antagonistic muscle
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk ˈmʌsəl
Definition
A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle, known as the agonist, by relaxing or lengthening while the other contracts.
Examples
The triceps brachii serves as the primary antagonistic muscle during the flexion of the elbow joint.
To perform a smooth movement, the nervous system must precisely coordinate the agonist and its corresponding antagonistic muscle.
Injuries often occur when an antagonistic muscle fails to relax properly during a rapid, forceful contraction of the agonist.
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