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| drawing away from the midline (either body axis or midline of limbs) |
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| drawing close to the midline |
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| the attachment point of the muscle that does not move during contraction |
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| the attachment that moves during contraction |
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| the effects the muscle has on a part of the body |
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| specific action where the muscles has the main force on a joint |
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| muscles that assist the prime mover; modifies the direction of movement that occurs |
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| muscles that oppose (move the bones in the opposite direction) of the prime mover; preventing excessive movement and injury |
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| to prevent motion in either direction by contraction of prime movers and antagonists at the same time; prevents movement of bone that prime mover is attached to |
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| type of muscle contraction without a change in length |
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| type of muscle contraction with a change in length but no change in tension; two types: concentric and eccentric |
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| isotonic contraction in which a muscle shortens as it maintains tension |
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| isotonic contraction in which a muscle lengthens as it maintains tension |
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