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The muscle that relaxes

majority of joints, biceps acting at the elbow to cause flexion

The muscle that contracts to cause movement

Muscle action where the muscle stays the same length

Isotonic contraction where the muscle shortens

Muscle action where the muscle changes length -causes movement

Isotonic contraction where the muscle lengthens -used to control downward movement

Forwards of backwards movement

side to side movement

Rotational or turning movement