Flexor

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛksɔɹ/

Flexor (noun)

  1. A muscle that contracts to bend a joint, helping move a body part toward the body.
  2. A tendon or related structure that works with a muscle to produce bending movement at a joint.

Examples

  • The flexor bends the joint during movement.
  • A flexor helps the arm bend smoothly.