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When one is flexed, the other is relaxed They work to produce opposite effects. For example, the biceps are used to flex the elbow (while the triceps are relaxed) and the triceps are used to extend the elbow (while the biceps are relaxed).
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe term antagonist describes their relationship to each other. Since they both work oppositely, or in opposing directions, they tend to inhibit each other's actions. When one contracts the other relaxes, and vice versa. The agonist is the one performing the desired motion and the one that is the antagonist inhibits, and in a way controls the movement of the agonist so that the action is smooth. If you flex your biceps, your triceps have to work at the end of the movement to slow and stop the flexion. Otherwise, you may end up inadvertantly punching yourself in the nose!
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∙ 14y agoThey are opposing muscles... muscles can only contract, not relax, so once the bicep has contracted it needs the tricep to contract in order for the bicep to contract. every muscle in the body is part of an antagonistic pair.
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∙ 10y agoIt means that when one is flexed the other is relaxed.
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∙ 11y agoskeletal muscles generally operate in antagonistic pairs; the contraction of one muscle of the pair extends the limb, while contraction of the other muscle flexes the limb.20
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∙ 13y agoAntagonistic muscles work against each other with respect to the elbow joint in this case. Each works to move the joint in the opposite direction.
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What is an example of an antagonistic pair?
A muscle that opposes the actions of another. =] A muscle that opposes the actions of another. =]
An example of an antagonist muscle is?
Antagonist muscles are muscles that counteract the action of agonist muscles.Some examples of antagonist muscles are:Triceps work opposite of biceps.Hamstrings works opposite of quadriceps.The sternocleidomastoid works opposite of the deltoids.
What are the muscles called when they are in pairs?
you find muscle pairs in your legs... like you hamstrings or quadriceps.
What type of muscle is associated with your upper arm?
triceps brachii, biceps brachii, pectoralis major, deltoid, there are many more but i feel these are the common ones known. ---------------------------------------------------------Recommend me if u like this.....
What are muscles that work in opposing pairs called?
One is the agonist and the other is called the antagonist. Agonist: muscle which is the main mover, it contracts and shortens Antagonist: muscle that lengthens and controls e.g. flexion at the elbow: the biceps are the agonist and the triceps are the antagonist.
What muscle is known as the compass muscle?
triceps
What muscles are used for elbow flexion?
The Main muscles used when you do elbow curls are the bicep muscles.
Which muscles flex the arm?
the anterior part of the deltoid muscle flexes and medially rotates the humerus/ the arm. to do this it is helped by muscles like coracobrachialis and pectoralis major, corachobrachialis also adduct and flex the arm at shoulder joint.
What muscle is felt when the lower arm was raised?
The two main muscles of the arm are known as the bicep and triceps. When the lower arm is raised from resting position, the bicep contracts and feel hard.
Why are antagonistic muscles important?
Muscles cannot push, they can only pull which means they work in pairs in order to move, this is known as antagonistic pairs. For example with a bicep curl you have the agonist/ prime mover (Bicep) and the antagonist/ Opposing muscle group (Triceps). As the agonist contracts it pulls the antagonist which relaxes.
Which muscle attaches to the radial tuberosity?
The radial tuberosity is also known as the bicipital tuberosity and is a bony marking which is the main insertion of the biceps brachii muscle. The radial tuberosity is also known as the bicipital tuberosity and is a bony marking which is the main insertion of the biceps brachii muscle.
What happens to the muscles of your upper arm when you lower the lower arm?
i think that the upper arm is gonna be workinq but in the bottom is gonna be in rest.( Different Person) Your upper muscles, also known as the biceps, will contract, also known as swell up, while your lower muscles, also known as triceps, will relax. when you straighten your arm the muscles reverse.you are so stupid y would you even put answers out like that? man you whack
