HyperDic: antagonistic_muscle

English > 1 sense of the expression antagonistic muscle:
NOUNbodyantagonistic muscle(physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another
English > antagonistic muscle: 1 sense > noun 1, body
Meaning(physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another.
Example"the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles"
CategoryphysiologyThe branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
NarroweragonistA muscle that contracts while another relaxes
antagonistA muscle that relaxes while another contracts
Broadermuscle, musculusOne of the contractile organs of the body

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