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ANTAGONIST MUSCLES

\antˈaɡənˌɪst mˈʌsə͡lz], \antˈaɡənˌɪst mˈʌsə‍lz], \a_n_t_ˈa_ɡ_ə_n_ˌɪ_s_t m_ˈʌ_s_əl_z]\

Definitions of ANTAGONIST MUSCLES

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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[Gr.] In their actions opposed to each other ; e.g. the form of the mouth in health is due to such combined action ; the opposite is seen in paralysis.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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