Meaning of the word "extensor muscle" in English
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extensor muscle
US /ɪkˈstɛnsər ˈmʌsl/
UK /ɪkˈstɛnsə ˈmʌsl/
Noun
a muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or other part of the body
Example:
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The triceps is an extensor muscle of the elbow.
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Weakness in the extensor muscles can lead to difficulty in straightening the fingers.
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