extensor

A noun referring to a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a body part.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um músculo esquelético cuja contração estende ou endireita uma parte do corpo.

1. Extensor muscle C1 formal medical

   A skeletal muscle that straightens or extends a joint or limb when it contracts.

   • The extensor muscles in the forearm allow you to straighten your fingers.
   • Physical therapy can help strengthen weak extensor muscles.
   • The doctor examined the extensor tendons in his hand.

   🇵🇹Músculo extensor

   Antônimos: flexor

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