Associations to the word «Extensor»

Wiktionary

EXTENSOR, noun. (anatomy) A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or body part.
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS, noun. (Anatomy) A muscle in the human forearm that acts to extend and abduct the radiocarpal joint.
EXTENSOR HOOD, noun. Dorsal hood
EXTENSOR HOODS, noun. Plural of extensor hood

Dictionary definition

EXTENSOR, noun. A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part.

Wise words

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