Identify both the synergist adn antagonist muscles that work at the following joints a. neck and spine b. hip c. knee d. ankle e. toes f. scapula g. shoulder h. elbow i. wrist j. fingers Solution ANTAGOINST ; Agonist and antagonist means that the muscle taht a contraction. Antagonist muscles causes special movement in body. it is not an intrinsic property. It helps to control the body, rotate the body, slow it down, returns the limbs to its initial position. SYNERGIST; synergist is a muscle that acts in concert with another to enhance its effect that is compare agonist 1, antagonist a. synergist and antagoist muscles that work at the following body joints like ; Flexion Extension Sternocleidomastoid (Bilateral) oblique capities rotations: Levator Scapula (To Same Side): Splenius Capitus (To Same Side):Splenius Cervicis (To Same Side):Rectus Capitis Major (To Same Side); Oblique Capitis Inferior (To Same Side) Lateral Flexion: Trapezius (Upper Fibers); Levator Scapula; Splenius Capitis; Splenius Cervicis; Sternocleidomastoi HIP; Flexion : Rectus Femoris; Gluteus Medius; Gluteus Minimus; Adductor Magnus; Adductor Longus Extension: Biceps Femoris; Semitendinosus; Semimembranosus; Gluteus Maximus; Gluteus Medius Medial Rotation: Semitendinosus; Semimembranosus; Gluteus Medius Lateral Rotation: Biceps Femoris; Gluteus Maximus; Gluteus Medius Abduction: Gluteus Maximus; Gluteus Medius; Gluteus Minimus Adduction: Adductor Magnus: Adductor Longus: Adductor Brevis KNEE: Flexion: Biceps Femoris: Semitenidnosus: Semimembranosus: Gracilis Extension : Rectus Femoris: Vastus Lateralis: Vastus Medialis: Vastus Intermedius Medial Rotation Of Flexed Knee : Semitendinosus: Semimembranosus: Sartorius: Gracilis Lateral Rotation Of Flexed Knee : Biceps Femoris ANKLE: Plantar Flexion: Gastrocnemius: Soleus: Tibialis Posterior: Flexor Digitorum Longus: Flexor Hallucis Longus. Dorsiflexion: Tibialis Anterior: Extensor Digitorum Longus: Extensor Hallucis Longus. TOES: Inversion: Tibialis Anterior: Tibialis Posterior: Flexor Digitorum Longus: Flexor Hallucis Longus Eversion: Peroneus Longus: Peroneus Brevis: Extensor Digitorum Longus Flexion - 2nd Thru 5th Toes: Flexor Digitorum Longus: Flexor Digitorum Brevis (2nd Thru 4th): Abductor Digiti Minimi (5th) Extension - 2nd Thru 5th Toes: Extensor Digitorum Longus: Extensor Digitorum Brevis (1st Thru 4th). Flexion Of First Toe: Flexor Hallucis Longus: Abductor Hallucis Extension Of First Toe: Extensor Hallucis Longus Abduction Of The First Toe: Abductor Hallucis Abduction Of The Fifth Toe: Abductor Digit Minimi SCAPLUA: Elevation: Trapezius (Upper Fibers): Rhomboid Major: Rhomboid Minor Depression: Trapezius (Lower Fibers): Serratus Anterior: Pectoralis Minor Abduction: Serratus Anterior: Pectoralis Minor Adduction: Trapezius (Middle Fibers): Rhomboid Major: Rhomboid Minor ELBOW: Flexion: Biceps Brachii: Brachialis: Brachioradialis: Flexor Carpi Radialis Extension: Triceps Brachii: Anconeus WRIST: Flexion : Flexor Carpi R.