SINCE 1828
extensor
noun
ex·ten·sor
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Definition of extensor
: a muscle serving to extend a bodily part (such as a limb)
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Using ultrasound and CT scans, the scientists determined the precise dimensions of two separate sets of muscles in that joint: the extensors, which move the wrist back and away from the body; and the flexors, which pull it in, toward the forearm. — Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times, "Broke Your Right Arm? Exercise Your Left. It May Help, Really.," 16 May 2018 These same volunteers’ wrist extensor muscles, which had not been exercised in their right wrists, were atrophied on the left. — Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times, "Broke Your Right Arm? Exercise Your Left. It May Help, Really.," 16 May 2018 Karns, who missed most of last season after straining an extensor muscle in his right arm and undergoing surgery to relieve thoracic outlet syndrome, fought through the spring to earn a spot in the Royals' starting lineup. — Maria Torres, kansascity, "After return from DL, Nate Karns will pitch out of Royals' bullpen | The Kansas City Star," 29 Mar. 2018 Movement in the hip flexors (on the front of the body) and the hip extensors (on the back of the body) should initiate from the the femur bones in the upper thighs rather than the pelvis. — Anthea Levi, Health.com, "This Common Mistake Can Ruin Your Barre and Pilates Workouts," 1 Mar. 2018 Nathan Karns: Placed on the disabled list because of right extensor strain/nerve irritation. — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, "How Dayton Moore has reshaped the Royals roster since opening day," 31 July 2017 The Angels announced that tightness was in Shoemaker’s extensor muscle, which is on top of the forearm. — Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, "Matt Shoemaker hurt on night Angels rally for victory over Yankees," 14 June 2017 Injuries: Royals - LHP Scott Alexander (right hamstring), 3B Hunter Dozier (left oblique), LHP Brian Flynn (rig) and RHP Nate Karns (right extensor) are on the disabled list. — Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals series preview, pitching matchups," 26 May 2017 The Angels later announced that Shoemaker experienced tightness in the extensor muscle of his right forearm. — Pedro Moura, latimes.com, "Angels rally to win against Yankees, but there’s a cost," 14 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'extensor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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