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biarticular. See diarticular. biarticular (bīˑ·är·tikˑ·y  ·ler),adj pertaining to a muscle, which crosses two joints acting on both. biarticular affecting two joints. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In preparation for a known disturbance, a biarticular muscle that acts at the knee and ankle may be in a unique position to provide stability as the foot contacts the moving platform. Two strategies of transferring from sit-to-stand: the activation of monoarticular and biarticular muscles. Although I concur that it is unlikely that shortening or lengthening of a biarticular muscle such as the hamstrings would result in changes in lumbopelvic posture, this study did not test, nor can it provide information about, that relationship. |
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