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extensor /ex·ten·sor/ (-ser) [L.] 1. causing extension. 2. a muscle that extends a joint.
extensor [L.] any muscle that extends a joint. See Table 13 for list of all muscles. crossed extensor reflex extensor postural thrust a postural reflex reaction tested in small animals by lifting the patient off the ground, then lowering it to see whether the hindlegs are extended to make contact and support weight and several short steps are taken to maintain posture. Called also extensor reaction. ) Extensor postural thrust response. By permission from Sharp NJH, Small Animal Spinal Disorders, Mosby, 2004 extensor process disease see pyramidal disease. extensor reaction see extensor postural thrust. extensor rigidity see under upper motor neuron. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That's three times as much use of our flexors as of our extensors. The hip flexors and extensors allow front-to-back leg movement, as in running. Olympic lifts involve the major muscle groups; namely the hip extensors, knee extensors, ankle plantar flexors, shoulder abductors, and shoulder girdle elevators. |
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