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Skeleton and Movement — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologySkeleton and Movement2 Marks
Question
Explain the types of straited muscles.
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Answer

On the basis of movements striated muscles are of three types:
  1. Agonists: These are considered as the prime movers. They bring about the initial movement of a part.
    e.g. biceps
  2. Antagonists: They bring about the action opposite to that of prime movers. e.g. Triceps.
  3. Svnergists They assist the prime movers. e.g. Brachialis assist biceps.

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