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flexor
This term is primarily used in anatomical and medical contexts to describe muscles that decrease the angle between two bones at a joint. It is the direct functional opposite of an extensor. Because it describes a specific biological mechanism, it is rarely used in casual conversation and is typically found in textbooks, clinical reports, or kinesiology discussions.
In a clinical setting, the term is often paired with specific body parts to identify the muscle group, such as the flexors of the wrist or the hip flexors. It refers to the action of contraction leading to bending, regardless of whether the movement is a simple hinge or a complex rotation.
Meanings
Examples
The biceps brachii is a primary flexor of the elbow joint.
You need to stretch your wrist flexor muscles after typing all day.
The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged flexor tendon in the patient's finger.
I wonder if my flexor muscles are too tight from this workout.
Which muscle acts as the main flexor for the hip during this movement?
The deep flexor allows for a more precise grip on small objects.
Avoid putting too much pressure on the flexor surface of the forearm.
The patient has limited range of motion due to a flexor spasm.