Anatomical terms of muscle

As agonist (Greek αγωνιστής, agonistís - the workers, actors, Leading ) one muscle or part of the nervous system is referred to in anatomy and physiology, with increasing activity (muscle contraction or excitation) of his opponent ( antagonist) is inhibited more and more. Characterized a controlled movement in the moving guide joint is possible in a muscle physiological state or over-excitation of nerve subsystem prevented (in the case of failure of regulation in the central nervous system such as seizures occur on ).

Sometimes it is also the muscle that acts most strongly in a particular direction of motion, referred to as agonist. Muscles that support the agonist, called synergists.

• Musculature