ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
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ISBN: 9781260412086
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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The agonist's muscle are the group of muscles that contract to move a joint. These are the muscle which provides the main pull to create a movement. They are also known as the prime mover.

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