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Reciprocal inhibition

Index Reciprocal inhibition

Reciprocal inhibition describes the process of muscles on one side of a joint relaxing to accommodate contraction on the other side of that joint. [1]

8 relations: Alpha motor neuron, Anatomical terms of muscle, Hamstring, Joint, Muscle, Pulled hamstring, Quadriceps femoris muscle, Stretch reflex.

Alpha motor neuron

Alpha (α) motor neurons (also called alpha motoneurons), are large, multipolar lower motor neurons of the brainstem and spinal cord.

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Anatomical terms of muscle

Muscles are described using unique anatomical terminology according to their actions and structure.

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Hamstring

In human anatomy, a hamstring is one of the three posterior thigh muscles in between the hip and the knee (from medial to lateral: semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris).

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Joint

A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole.

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Muscle

Muscle is a soft tissue found in most animals.

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Pulled hamstring

Straining of the hamstring, also known as a pulled hamstring, is defined as an excessive stretch or tear of muscle fibers and related tissues.

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Quadriceps femoris muscle

The quadriceps femoris (also called the quadriceps extensor, quadriceps or quads), is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh.

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Stretch reflex

The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocal_inhibition

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