Question

Assisting muscles are called _____________.

Answer 1

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. A synergist behaves like a fixator which stabilizes the bone and thus, assist the action of uplifting the cup.

Thus,

Assisting muscles are called synergists.