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extensor
[ ik-sten-ser, -sawr ]
extensor
/ ɪkˈstɛnsə; -sɔː /
extensor
/ ĭk-stĕn′sər /
- A muscle that extends or straightens a limb or joint.
- Compare flexor
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of extensor1
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Example Sentences
The wrist is also bent, causing structures like the wrist and finger extensor and flexor tendons to have to work harder under excess strain.
He differs from man in the figure of the deltoides, pronator, radi teres, et extensor pollicis brevii.
The term extensor in the name of this muscle does not refer to its function.
Velpeau advised division of the extensor muscles of the tongue.
In another (Elizabeth Alford) lepra affected the extensor surfaces of the thoracic and pelvic limbs.
The magnetic field cut off and he instantly raced his extensor motors to leap forward.
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