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r-ruslan [8.4K]
3 years ago
7

Assisting muscles are called _____________.

Medicine
1 answer:
timofeeve [1]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Synergists

Explanation:

A lot of muscles are involved in an action. The principle muscle involved  is called the primer mover or agonist.

For example an action like uplifting a cup. The primar mover is actually the biceps branchii. However, these muscles are assisted by brachialis which are known as synergist.<u> A synergist behaves like a fixator which stabilizes the bone and thus, assist the action of uplifting the cup.</u>

Thus,

Assisting muscles are called <u>synergists</u>.

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