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Glossary: Flexor
 


Definition
A muscle that closes a joint.

Also: Flexors

Topics Related To Flexor
DermatomyositisThe Condition
"...The flexors of the neck may be severely affected..."

Dupuytren's Contracture

Related Topic
"A disease of the palmar fascia (the thin but tough layer of fibrous tissue between the skin of the palm and the underlying flexor tendons of the fingers) resulting in progressive thickening and contracture of fibrous bands on the palm of the hand and fingers..."

Low Back Pain

The Condition
"...syndrome (saddle anesthesia, bladder dysfunction, severe or progressive neurologic dysfunction in the legs, lax anal sphincter, major motor weakness in quadriceps (knee extensors), ankle plantar flexors, evertors, and dorsiflexors (foot drop)..."





Last updated: Oct 08, 2008


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