Messages by Action Type :

A message reflects either an operation call and start

of execution or a sending and reception of a signal.
If the message represents a call action, there will
normally be a reply message from the called lifeline
back to the calling lifeline before the calling lifeline
will proceed.
When a message represents a signal, the arguments
of the message are the arguments of the send signal
action on the sending lifeline and on the receiving
lifeline the arguments are available in the signal
event