Muscle coactivation: definitions, mechanisms, and functions

• Published in: Journal of neurophysiology Vol. 120; no. 1; pp. 88 - 104
• Main Author: Latash, Mark L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Physiological Society 01.07.2018
• Series: Progress in Motor Control
• Subjects: Review; apparent stiffness; referent coordinate; agonist-antagonist; synergy; coactivation; stability

The phenomenon of agonist-antagonist muscle coactivation is discussed with respect to its consequences for movement mechanics (such as increasing joint apparent stiffness, facilitating faster movements, and effects on action stability), implication for movement optimization, and involvement of diffe...