Muscles work in pairs to perform antagonistic (opposite) functions. Identify the pair of muscles that are not antagonists with each other: Sternocleidomastoid and Splenius Biceps brachii and Triceps brachii Quadriceps and Hamstrings Gluteus maximus and Gastrocnemius Rectus abdominus and Erector spinae group
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The biceps brachii and triceps brachii are located in the upper arm and have opposite functions. The biceps brachii flexes the elbow joint, while the triceps brachii extends the elbow joint. Show more…
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