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Agonists

These muscles cause the movement to occur. They create the normal range of movement in a joint by contracting. Agonists are also referred to

Deltoid

The deltoid muscle gives the characteristic rounded shape to the shoulder. It serves as the main abductor of the arm. The anterior and poste

Antagonists

These muscles act in opposition to the movement generated by the agonists and are responsible for returning a limb to its initial position

Isotonic contraction

This is a contraction in which movement does take place, because the tension generated by thecontracting muscle exceeds the load on the mus

Gastrocnemius

This muscle is often referred to as the 'calf muscle'. It acts to raise the leg onto the toes.