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flexor

[ flek-ser ]

noun

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


flexor

/ ˈ´Ú±ôÉ›°ì²õÉ™ /

noun

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

/ ´Ú±ôÄ•°ì′²õÉ™°ù /

  1. A muscle that bends or flexes a joint.
  2. Compare extensor
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of flexor1

From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; flex 1, -tor
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of flexor1

C17: New Latin; see flex
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That day, he suffered an elbow injury that led to a flexor tendon surgery and Tommy John revision, the second major arm procedure of his young MLB career.

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His last appearance in any sort of regular-season action came on May 17, 2023, when he suffered an elbow injury that led to a flexor tendon and Tommy John revision surgery later that year.

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Out since the middle of 2023 following a flexor tendon and Tommy John revision surgery, the hard-throwing right-hander was on track to return to action before the end of the season.

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The hip flexors — the muscles that run along the front of the hip — become compressed and shortened.

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Weakened glutes from sitting, for example, can lead to stress on the knees and lower back; tired hip flexors can alter pelvic movement, leading to lower back pain.

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