What type of muscle assists an agonist by causing a like movement or by stabilizing a joint over which an agonist acts?

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A synergist is a muscle that assists an agonist in producing the desired movement, or by stabilizing a joint over which an agonist acts. It may also reduce unwanted movements or help to neutralize any undesired action by an agonist muscle. An antagonist is a muscle that acts in opposition to the agonist muscle, and a prime mover (which is also called an agonist) is the muscle that is primarily responsible for producing a particular movement.

What Type of Muscle Assists an Agonist by Causing a Like