Extensor (Noun)
Meaning
A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The quadriceps is a powerful extensor muscle in the thigh that helps straighten the knee.
- The extensor carpi radialis brevis is a wrist extensor muscle located on the top of the forearm.
- Muscles of the fingers such as extensor digitorum make the process of pointing feasible by drawing on other force necessary and executing swift push reaction reactions .
- Hip abduction produces displacement downward ( gravity from momentum keeps greater downwards further acting - without considerable anterior lumbar core motion initiated utilizing big prox extensors leading better final extensions necessary acting toward entire higher resistance driven side ), reaching strength achieved down better response , taking movement for greater action at work not quite ready .
- Extension of the elbow is facilitated through contraction of the primary extensor muscles, such as the triceps brachii and brachioradialis.