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9 Cards in this Set
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Tendon
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Connective tissue connection between muscles and bones.
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Aponeurosis
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Very broad tendon
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Origin
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Fixed end of the muscle; usually the most stationary, proximal end.
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Belly
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Largest part of a muscle, between its origin and insertion.
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Agonist
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Muscle that accomplishes a certain movement, such as flexion.
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Synergists
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Muscles that work together to cause movement.
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Antagonist
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Muscle working in opposition to another muscle.
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Prime Mover
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Muscle that plays the major role in accomplishing a desired movement.
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Fixators
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Muscles that stabilize the origin of the prime mover.
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