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reciprocal inhibition

/rɪˈsɪprəkəl ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/

翻译: 一种生理过程,指一块肌肉收缩时其拮抗肌群同时放松;常用于治疗情境中以减轻肌肉紧张或痉挛。

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/rɪˈsɪprəkəl ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/C1formalmedical
  • zh一种生理过程,指一块肌肉收缩时其拮抗肌群同时放松;常用于治疗情境中以减轻肌肉紧张或痉挛。

A physiological process in which the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its opposing muscle group, often used in therapeutic contexts to reduce muscle tension or spasm.

  1. Physiological processC1formal

    A neurological process where the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its opposing muscle group.

    zh生理过程

    • Reciprocal inhibition allows for smooth and coordinated movement.
    • Physical therapists use the principle of reciprocal inhibition to reduce muscle spasms.
    • When you contract your biceps, reciprocal inhibition relaxes your triceps.
  2. Psychological techniqueC2formal

    A behavioral therapy technique where a relaxation response is used to inhibit an anxiety response.

    zh心理技术

    • Reciprocal inhibition is a core principle in systematic desensitization therapy.
    • The therapist used reciprocal inhibition to help the patient overcome their phobia.
    • By pairing a relaxing stimulus with a feared one, reciprocal inhibition reduces the fear response.