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The Muscular System:
Agonists and Antagonists
10
Human Anatomy & Physiology, Sixth Edition
Elaine N. Marieb
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What does a muscle’s name tell us?
Name and description of the muscle –
sometimes in name itself (Example: occipitalis)
Origin and insertion – there is always a joint
between the origin and insertion (Example:
biceps brachii – origin has two heads, crosses
elbow distal to upper arm)
Action – easy to remember it by acting out a
muscle’s movement on your own body
(Example: extensor carpi digitorum)
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Example: Muscles Crossing the Elbow
Forearm extension
The triceps brachii is the prime mover of forearm
extension
Forearm flexion
Brachialis and biceps brachii are the chief forearm
flexors
The brachioradialis acts as a synergist and helps
stabilize the elbow
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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Quiz
Number notebook paper 1-10
You may use your notes
For each picture, name one agonist muscle (one that
contracts) and one antagonist muscle (one that
relaxes)
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1. Example
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1. Example
Agonist: Biceps brachii
Antagonist: Triceps brachii
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2.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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3.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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4.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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5.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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6.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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7.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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8.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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9.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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10.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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2.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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3.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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4.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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6.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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5.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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7.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
8.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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9.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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10.
Agonist:
Antagonist:
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Major Skeletal Muscles: Anterior View
The 40 superficial
muscles here are divided
into 10 regional areas of
the body
Figure 10.4b
Copyright © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Skeletal Muscles: Posterior View
The 27 superficial
muscles here are divided
into seven regional areas
of the body
Figure 10.5b
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