Physical Education A-Level

Antagonist

What Antagonist means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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The muscle that relaxes to allow the action.

AQA · The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (study guide)

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The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (AQA A-Level)

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