flexor

[ flek-ser ]

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a muscle that serves to flex or bend a part of the body.

flexor

/ ˈflɛksə /

noun

1. any muscle whose contraction serves to bend a joint or limb Compare extensor

flexor

/ flĕk′sər /

1. A muscle that bends or flexes a joint.
2. Compare extensor

Word History and Origins

Origin of flexor¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; flex ¹, -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of flexor¹

C17: New Latin; see flex

Example Sentences

Lux tweaked his right hip flexor coming out of the box and was pulled from the game as a precaution in the seventh inning.

From Los Angeles Times

Grand Canyon, on the other hand, went through four pitchers , which head coach Shannon Hays attributed largely to a nagging hip flexor injury to senior Hailey Hudson.

From Los Angeles Times

He also operated on his deep flexor and pronator tendons, and removed a calcium deposit in his elbow.

From Los Angeles Times

An intriguing bullpen piece could be left-hander Drew Pomeranz, who spent the last two seasons recovering from a torn flexor tendon.

From Los Angeles Times

Plantar flexors are a group of muscles located in the calf region and are essential for walking, running, jumping, and maintaining balance.

From Science Daily