flexor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flexor
From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; see origin at flex 1, -tor
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In the other big injury news Tuesday, Friedman said that Gonsolin underwent an internal brace and flexor tendon surgery that will sideline him for at least the next eight to 10 months.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
“Manual therapy, stretching, and core training can help to improve hip flexor length and take that forward lean out of their bodies.”
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2025
The hip flexor muscles are anchored to the lumbar spine and they pull on the lower back, so tightness in your hips contributes to lower back pain as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025
Roberts said infielder Gavin Lux should be a “full go” for the World Series after battling a hip flexor injury in the NLCS.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024
Plantaris.—In quadrupeds this muscle is blended with the superficial flexor of the toes, which we will study afterwards.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
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