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MUSCULO ANTAGONISTA [2 records]

Record 1 2009-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A muscle that counteracts the action of another muscle (the agonistic muscle).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Muscle qui, seul ou en concours avec d'autres, entre en jeu pour l'exécution d'un mouvement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Músculos y tendones
DEF

Músculo contráctil a cuya contracción se opone otro músculo(antagonista).

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Record 2 2003-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A muscle that acts in opposition to the action of another muscle, its agonist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Muscle dont l'action s'oppose à celle d'un autre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Músculos y tendones
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