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extensor /ex·ten·sor/ (-ser) [L.]
1. causing extension. 2. a muscle that extends a joint.
extensor [iksten′sər] Etymology: L, extendere, to stretch out any muscle that extends a body part, such as the extensor indicis, which extends the index finger. extensor [ek-sten´ser] (L.) 1. causing extension. 2. a muscle that extends a joint; see muscle.
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 process disease see pyramidal disease. extensor reaction see extensor postural thrust. extensor rigidity see under upper motor neuron. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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