Cocontraction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cocontraction is a noun meaning The simultaneous contraction of two muscles.
Meaning
The simultaneous contraction of two muscles.
Example Sentences
For example, it is possible that children with dystonia tend to favor the cocontraction strategy while healthy children tend to reduce overall muscular drive.
Word Forms
- cocontractions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coactivation, counterstrain, compound, synergy, hemisystole, concurrence.
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