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

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A synergist muscle assists the prime mover by adding extra force or stabilizing the movement, but it does not reverse the movement; that is the role of an antagonist muscle.

A Synergist Muscle Can Do All of the Following Except