Flexors

/ˈflɛksərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flexor; multiple muscles that bend joints or limbs.

Etymology

Regular plural form of 'flexor,' simply adding -s to the singular noun from Latin 'flexor' meaning 'one who bends.'

Kelly Says

When you do a bicep curl at the gym, you're directly targeting your arm flexors—they're the muscles on the front of your upper arm that pull your forearm toward your shoulder!

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