Flexor vs. Extensor — What's the Difference?

A muscle that when contracted acts to bend a joint or limb in the body.

A muscle that extends or straightens a limb or body part.

A muscle whose contraction acts to bend a joint or limb.

(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or body part.

A muscle which bends or flexes any part; as, the flexors of the arm or the hand; - opposed to extensor.

A muscle which serves to extend or straighten any part of the body, as an arm or a finger; - opposed to flexor.

A skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint

A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part