FLEXOR - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint

Synonyms

Flexor, Flexor muscle

Antonyms

Extensor

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "flexor" comes from Latin flexor.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.