antagonistic muscle

• Músculo que se opõe à ação de outro músculo (agonista), relaxando enquanto o agonista se contrai, para permitir um movimento controlado.

A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle (the agonist), relaxing while the agonist contracts to produce controlled movement.

1. Opposing muscle groupB2formal

   A muscle that acts in opposition to the action of another muscle, typically to control movement and maintain posture.

   Músculo antagonista

   • The biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles.
   • Antagonistic muscles work in pairs to create smooth movement.
   • Stretching both the agonist and antagonistic muscles prevents injury.