The muscle fiber relaxes and the entire sarcomere lengthens. Along with peristalsis, the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes. Calcium is pumped away from the contractile apparatus and the muscle relaxes. The myosin ceases binding to the thin filament, and the muscle relaxes. The proximal end of the stomach relaxes when food is digested. In order to open, the muscle relaxes. As one muscle contracts, the other relaxes. Therefore, the government relaxes its rules and creates havoc. When the stress is released, the material gradually relaxes to its undeformed state. Henri gradually relaxes as John becomes more adept. It is highest when the heart contracts and lowest when heart relaxes. Shortly after, it relaxes and makes small movements of the arms, shoulders and head. Later in the day he relaxes in a glade of tall pines and falls asleep. She later relaxes with Goten, even training him herself. Once home, Sydney relaxes on the couch beside Allison, checking her voicemail.