the muscle primarily responsible for producing movement.

the muscle that reaxes as the agonist contracts to allow ease of movement and minimise the risk of injury.

muscles that act to stabilse the bone where the prime mover is acting to allow effciency of movement and maximal contractile force to be devoled if requied.

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Question	Answer
What is agonist?	the muscle primarily responsible for producing movement.
What is antagonist?	the muscle that reaxes as the agonist contracts to allow ease of movement and minimise the risk of injury.
What is stabilisers?	muscles that act to stabilse the bone where the prime mover is acting to allow effciency of movement and maximal contractile force to be devoled if requied.