Flexor vs. Extensor
Flexornoun
(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction acts to bend a joint or limb.
Flexornoun
A muscle which bends or flexes any part; as, the flexors of the arm or the hand; - opposed to extensor.
Flexornoun
a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint
Extensornoun
(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or body part.
Extensornoun
A muscle which serves to extend or straighten any part of the body, as an arm or a finger; - opposed to flexor.
Extensornoun
a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
Flexor Illustrations
Extensor Illustrations
