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Antagonist refers to a muscle or Muscle group that counteracts or opposes the contraction of another muscle or muscle group.
Arthrodial Joints refer to the joints in which bones glide on each other in limited movement, as in the bones of the wrist (carpal) or the bones of the foot (tarsal).
Arthrokinematic movement refers to the movement occurring between joint surfaces.
Axis of rotation refers to the pivot point for an angular motion, usually located through the convex component of the joint