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  1. List of extensors of the human body - Wikipedia

    Extension usually results in straightening of the bones or body surfaces involved. For example, extension is produced by extending the flexed (bent) elbow. Straightening of the arm would …

  2. Extensor Tendonitis: What It Is, Causes & Treatment

    May 7, 2022 · Extensor tendinitis is inflammation in your extensor tendons — the tendons that help you straighten your fingers, lift your toes, extend your wrists back and bring your ankle up.

  3. Extensor muscle | Back, Leg, & Arm Muscles | Britannica

    extensor muscle, any of the muscles that increase the angle between members of a limb, as by straightening the elbow or knee or bending the wrist or spine backward.

  4. Extensor Expansion of the Hand - Central Slip - Lateral Band ...

    Mar 9, 2024 · The extensor expansion of the hand is a specialised connective tissue structure by which the extensor tendons insert onto the phalanges. It is a complex structure which acts to …

  5. Extensor Muscles: What Are They And Where Are They Located?

    Jun 8, 2025 · Extensors are muscles that increase the angle between members of a limb, such as by straightening the elbow or knee or bending the wrist or spine backward. The muscles that …

  6. EXTENSOR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of EXTENSOR is a muscle serving to extend a bodily part (such as a limb).

  7. EXTENSOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    EXTENSOR meaning: 1. a muscle that moves an arm, leg, or other body part into a straight position from a bent one 2…. Learn more.

  8. What is an Extensor Muscle? | Musculoskeletal Anatomy – Sivo

    Jan 25, 2025 · An extensor muscle is any muscle that increases the angle between the bones of a limb, usually by straightening a joint.

  9. Management of Extensor Tendon Injuries - PMC

    Extensor tendon injuries are very common injuries, which inappropriately treated can cause severe lasting impairment for the patient. Assessment and management of flexor tendon …

  10. Extensor Muscles: Function & Definition | Vaia

    Aug 27, 2024 · Extensor muscles are a group of muscles primarily responsible for straightening and extending joints, such as the knee, elbow, and fingers, opposite to the action performed …