adjective from the noun flexion. The muscles which cause flexion of a part are flexor muscles; the surface of a part where those muscles are found is sometimes called the flexor surface. Found on http://orthopaedics.org.uk/service/glossary/
Adjective from the noun 'flexion'. The muscles which cause flexion of a part are flexor muscles; the surface of a part where those rnuscles are found is sometimes called the flexor surface.
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(flek´sor) causing flexion. a muscle that flexes a joint, such as one that raises a thigh or bends an elbow. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Flex'or noun [ New Latin ] (Anat.) A muscle which bends or flexes any part; as, the flexors of the arm or the hand; -- opposed to extensor . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/42