cocontraction

cocontraction

[kō′kəntrak′shən]
the simultaneous contraction of agonist and antagonist muscles around a joint.

co·con·trac·tion

(kō'kŏn-trak'shŭn)
Simultaneous contraction of both the agonist and the antagonist around a joint to hold a stable position.

cocontraction

(kō″kŏn-trăk′shŭn)
A condition in which muscles around a joint or the spinal column contract simultaneously to provide stability.
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The role of lower leg muscle activity in blood pressure maintenance of older adults

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