A synergist muscle can do all of the following except
A) add extra force to a movement.
B) hold a bone in place to create a stable base for the prime mover.
C) prevent inappropriate extra movements that might otherwise be produced.
D) reverse a particular movement caused by the prime mover.

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A synergist muscle works with the prime mover to enhance its effectiveness by helping it perform its action or by providing a stable base for it to work from. However, a synergist muscle cannot reverse the movement caused by the prime mover as that would be the function of an antagonist muscle.

A Synergist Muscle Can Do All of the Following Except