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Flexor

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Used to describe muscles that help bend joints, like elbows and knees. SlideHer flexor muscles were crucial during the arm-wrestling match.
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Often mentioned in sports or fitness, regarding muscle strains or injuries. SlideHe's resting because of a strained flexor.
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Flexors are typically named for the body part they bend, like 'flexor digitorum' for fingers. SlideThe pianist exercised her flexor digitorum to improve dexterity.