A muscle that opposes, or reverses, a particular movement is a(n)__________ .
A) antagonist
B) synergist
C) agonist (prime mover)
D) fixator

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An antagonist muscle is one that opposes or reverses a particular movement. This is its primary function, whereas a synergist muscle assists the prime mover in a movement, an agonist muscle is the primary muscle responsible for a particular movement, and a fixator muscle stabilizes a joint to allow other movements to occur.

A Muscle That Opposes, or Reverses, a Particular Movement Is