
Flexor
Body Movement
Used to describe muscles that help bend joints, like elbows and knees.
Her flexor muscles were crucial during the arm-wrestling match.
Injury Context
Often mentioned in sports or fitness, regarding muscle strains or injuries.
He's resting because of a strained flexor.
Specific Naming
Flexors are typically named for the body part they bend, like 'flexor digitorum' for fingers.
The pianist exercised her flexor digitorum to improve dexterity.
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