Match the following muscle functions to their definitions:
1. Agonist
2. Antagonist
3. Synergist
4. Neutralizer
5. Stabilizer
a) Muscle that assists the prime mover.
b) Muscle that prevents secondary actions of the prime mover.
c) Muscle that initiates an action, the prime mover.
d) Muscle that works independent of an action to prevent joint play.
e) Muscle that opposes the prime mover.
1. Agonist – c
2. Antagonist – e
3. Synergist – a
4. Neutralizer – b
5. Stabilizer – d
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