Muscle Actions- Functional Groups

Our joints are capable of many unique movements, but to be able to define our muscles role in these movements, there are four functional groups that we should understand. These functional groups are our prime movers, or agonists, antagonists, synergists and fixators.

Video number- Anatomy 1- 45

[SHA-ilzj]

1:22 - Prime Movers
2:31 - Antagonist
3:39 - Synergist
5:18 - Fixators

[Ijustwanttobeleftalone]

This really helped me before my test! Thank you so much 😊

[melissahalby]

This was great thank you so much for making this concept so clear & simple.

[efrank]

Finally, I have a better grasp on this now! Thanks so much!

[kimdelacruz]

This really helped me a lot because i was a bit confused with the synergist and fixator muscles. thank you🥰 wish me luck on my exams tomorrow.🥰

[loser]

Great video, really helped me understand. Keep up the good work

[kleenandeezy]

wouldn't you say that the deltoid is the fixator as it's fixing the bone of origin ?

[zerefdragneel]

“Enumerate and describe briefly the muscles in the body classified according to their actions.” May I ask the answer for this question please

[perkinscassandra]

wow, amazing and helpful video! Thank you!

[cheoiscrzy]

anyone here from gym class Mr.Moore lol

[mohitgangrade]

thanx for the video, it's a good help in revision of notes

[Bswe-sp]

In knee flexion ..which muscles r acting the role of synergist n fixators??

[Bswe-sp]

Good job ...but Plz furthur explain diff between fixators n synergist👀

[OlivariousTwitch]

Reposted

1:22 - Prime Movers
2:31 - Antagonist
3:39 - Synergist
5:18 - Fixators

[OlivariousTwitch]

130321 4:36pm - When you reach the portion on synergist muscles. My brain 😂 (After 1pm gym, reach at 1:40pm only did 4 exercises in less than 1 hour until 2:40pm.

Now at libi got a China girl sitting in front of me and talking a to China guy behind her. The guy whispers though. More considerate)

[finasuhailah]

Anyone here from physiotherapy student?