Muscle Physiology

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a muscle that acts in opposition to another

  • The antagonist in the novel was a complex character with a compelling backstory.
  • The bad guy in the movie turned out to be a surprising antagonist.
  • I can't stand that antagonist character, they're so annoying!
  • Fear can be seen as the antagonist of progress, holding us back from achieving our goals.

noun the action or motion of moving back and forth or up and down rapidly

verb present participle form of the verb 'shake', indicating ongoing action of moving back and forth or up and down rapidly

  • The ground was shaking during the earthquake.
  • I could feel the building shaking as the train passed by.
  • She was shaking like a leaf after watching the horror movie.
  • His confidence was shaking after receiving criticism from his boss.

ERG

noun a unit of work or energy equal to the work done by a force of one dyne when its point of application moves one centimeter in the direction of action of the force

  • The ERG analysis showed a significant increase in efficiency.
  • I heard the ERG results were really good.
  • Did you check out the ERG data yet?
  • His leadership style is like the ERG of the team, providing the necessary energy and direction.

adjective relating to or having acromyody, which is the absence of muscles in the distal parts of the limbs

  • The acromyodous fish species is known for its lack of pelvic fins.
  • I heard that acromyodous fish are really rare to find in this area.
  • Those acromyodous fish are pretty weird-looking, huh?
  • Her acromyodous personality made it hard for others to connect with her emotionally.