The term means to act against and it is often used when talking about muscle actions. When one muscle or groups of muscles contracts, the opposite acing muscles must relax. These are called antagonists of each other. When the Biceps Brachii flexes the forearm, the Triceps Brachii must relax.
The antagonist of the orbicularis oris is considered the levator palpebrae. This is included in the 1918 textbook "Gray's Anatomy."
According to Gray's Anatomy(1918) by Henry Gray (1821–1865), in Anatomy of the Human Body, chapter 4b. The Muscles of the Eyelid, the antagonist of the orbicularis oculi is the levator palpebrae.
In literature, an antagonist is a character, group of characters, or an institution which opposes the protagonist, the main character(s). The antagonist struggles against, opposes, or competes with the protagonist. In biochemistry, the antagonist is a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another. In anatomy, the antagonist is a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle. In pharmacology, the antagonist is a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug.
In literature, an antagonist is a character, group of characters, or an institution which opposes the protagonist, the main character(s). The antagonist struggles against, opposes, or competes with the protagonist. In biochemistry, the antagonist is a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another. In anatomy, the antagonist is a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle. In pharmacology, the antagonist is a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug.
An antagonist is a character in a story or a force that acts in opposition to the protagonist. They create conflict and obstacles for the main character.
In medicine, an antagonist is a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another substance. Antagonists are often used to block receptors or inhibit the effects of certain neurotransmitters or drugs in the body. Examples include beta-blockers, which are antagonists of beta-adrenergic receptors.
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If antagonist did not want to harm protagonist, he wouldn't be antagonist. His opposition to protagonist is what makes him antagonist.
Antagonist or villain.
Bryce is the antagonist.
Cory is the antagonist.
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