antagonistic muscle

/ˈænˈtægəˌnɪstɪk ˌmʌsəl/
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Other forms: antagonistic muscles

Definitions of antagonistic muscle
  1. noun
    (physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another
    “the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles”
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    types:
    agonist
    a muscle that contracts while another relaxes
    antagonist
    a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
    type of:
    muscle, musculus
    one of the contractile organs of the body
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