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triphasic pattern

a characteristic sequence of muscle activations—agonist, then antagonist, and finally agonist again—observed in rapid, unidirectional movements toward a target. Also called three-burst pattern.

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metaesthetic range

metaesthetic range

the range of weak pain sensations just below the level of obvious, unmistakable pain.