triphasic pattern

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.

Related Terms

craniotelencephalic dysplasia

craniotelencephalic dysplasia premature closure of some of...

piecework

piecework n. work for which employees are paid per unit of...

oral-biting phase

oral-biting phase in classical psychoanalytic theory, the s...

trigeminal nucleus

trigeminal nucleus either of two nuclei associated with the...

hircine

hircine adj. in the Zwaardemaker smell system, denoting a q...

mental mechanism

mental mechanism in psychodynamics, the psychological funct...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter T

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z