flexor muscle
flexor
A skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint.
| Type | Muscle |
| Parent Structure | skeletal muscle organ, vertebrate |
| Latin Name | flexor |
| FMA ID | 74559 |
Sub-structures
dorsal flexor
Organ
external ventral flexor
Organ
flexor carpi radialis muscle
Muscle
flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
Muscle
flexor cruris lateralis muscle
Muscle
flexor hallucis brevis muscle
Bone
flexor hallucis longus
Muscle
inferior ventral flexor
Organ
superior dorsal flexor
Organ
ventral flexor
Organ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the flexor muscle?
A skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint.
What is the Latin name for the flexor muscle?
The Latin name for the flexor muscle is flexor.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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