Meaning of 運動神経が良い


I just got told:

> 背高いし運動神経良さそう

Apparently 運動神経 means [motor
nerve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_nerve): [![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/C330Fm.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/C330Fm.jpg)

What does `運動神経が良い` mean in this context? The conversation was about swimming,
not something where reflexes are that important I believe.




In this context it does not have much to do with reflexes or nerves.

It just means "good at sports".

References:

  * [運動神経が良い 【形】 sportistic](http://eow.alc.co.jp/search?q=%E9%81%8B%E5%8B%95%E7%A5%9E%E7%B5%8C%E3%81%8C%E8%89%AF%E3%81%84)
  * [運動神経: スポーツや技能などを巧みにこなす能力](http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/jn/21629/meaning/m0u/)

