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Which of the following is the type of muscle mover that is most responsible for a specific movement within the musculoskeletal system?
  1. Synergist
  2. Stabilizer
  3. Agonist
  4. Antagonist
Explanation
Answer - C - An agonist muscle (or prime mover) is the most responsible for producing a specific movement. The synergist, stabilizer, and antagonist muscles for that movement will assist the agonist in movement, help provide stability, and produce opposite actions to those of the agonist.
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