What is a muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement called?
A) a synergist
B) a fixator
C) an agonist (prime mover)
D) an antagonist

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An agonist, also known as a prime mover, is a muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement. This muscle contracts concentrically to produce movement at a joint.

What Is a Muscle That Provides the Major Force for Producing