Chapter 10, Problem 1CYU

The term “prime mover” is used in the business world to indicate people that get things done-the movers and shakers. What is its physiological meaning?

Summary Introduction

To review:

The physiological meaning of the term“prime mover,” which is often used in the business world.

Introduction:

The term “prime mover”refers to a primary source of power. It means that all the machineriesprovide power to perform different types of mechanical work. Prime movers are a gaggle of machines that transform energy from thermal, electrical, or pressure forms into mechanical forms.

Explanation of Solution

A “prime mover”is also called asan agonist. A muscle that is majorlyresponsible to produce a specific movement is a prime mover or an agonist of that movement.

Prime movers are classified according to their location type of muscle. Prime movers are mainly involved in one or more movements simultaneously. Synergists help prime movers by adding a little force to similar movements or reducing an unnecessary movement that occurs in prime mover contraction.

For a particular movement to happen in the muscles, prime moversgenerally bring a desirable movement in all the muscles. Muscles provide a specific significant force, which produces a particular movement in the muscle.

Conclusion

Therefore, it can be concluded that prime movers or agonists playa key role in acquiring a specific movement in all the muscles in the body.