What does “Antagonistic muscles” actually mean in Locomotion & Movement, and why does it matter for NEET?
muscles work in opposing pairs because a muscle can only pull, not push.
In simple words: muscles work in opposing pairs because a muscle can only pull, not push. Getting Antagonistic muscles clear matters because NEET questions on Locomotion & Movement usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Antagonistic muscles
Common mistake
expecting one muscle to both bend and straighten a joint.
Memory tip
one muscle pulls it one way, its partner pulls it back.
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