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Flexor

🔄 Synonyms of "Flexor"

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Word	Definition
flexor musclenoun	a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint

↔️ Antonyms of "Flexor"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
extensornoun	(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or body part.
extensor musclenoun	a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Flexor"

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Word	Definition
flexor musclenoun	a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint
retinaculumnoun	(anatomy) One of the annular ligaments which hold the tendons close to the bones at the larger joints, as at the wrist and ankle.
tenosynovitisnoun	(pathology) An inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.
accessoriusnoun	—
brevisnoun	—
flexor tendon	—
contractornoun	A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
bendernoun	(slang) A bout of heavy drinking.
flexingnoun	The action of the verb flex; a bending of something, a tightening of the muscles.
bendingnoun	A motion or action that bends.
musclenoun	(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
plantarflexionnoun	The act of plantarflexing.
aftermovementnoun	The movement of a limb following contraction of a muscle.
elevatornoun	(Canada, US, Australia, Philippines) A permanent construction with a built-in platform or cab that can be raised and lowered, used to transport people and goods, as between different floors of a building.
effectornoun	(biology) Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
limbnoun	A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
end-effectornoun	Any attachment on the end of a robot that interacts with the environment, such as a device to lift parts.
levatornoun	Any of several muscles whose contraction causes the raising of a part of the body.
acceleratornoun	(vehicles) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.