noun
- Muscles that bend a joint or limb by contracting.
Usage: Plural of flexor; used in anatomy and physiology.
Examples
- The flexors in your forearm allow you to bend your wrist and fingers.
- Strong flexors are essential for gripping and lifting objects.
- The biceps are among the most well-known flexors in the arm.
- Stretching your flexors after exercise helps prevent injury.
- Flexors and extensors work together to control movement at each joint.