The muscle that provides the major force for producing a specific movement is called the ________.
A) antagonist
B) agonist
C) synergist
D) origin

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The agonist muscle provides the major force for producing a specific movement, while the antagonist muscle resists the movement or action of the agonist. Synergist muscles assist the agonist in producing the movement. The origin of a muscle is the point of attachment that does not move during contraction.

The Muscle That Provides the Major Force for Producing a Specific