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    Exam 20: Anatomy and Physiology: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
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    The Muscle That Contracts to Produce a Particular Action Is
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The Muscle That Contracts to Produce a Particular Action Is

Question 9

Question 9

Multiple Choice

The muscle that contracts to produce a particular action is known as the prime mover, or _______.


A) antagonist
B) origin
C) agonist
D) insertion

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