When a muscle bends one part upon the other it is called

When a muscle bends one part upon the other, it is called

Options

(a) abductor
(b) regulator
(c) extremor
(d) flexor

Correct Answer:

flexor

Explanation:

Flexor muscle bends one part of a limb on another at a joint, e.g. Biceps. It brings the fore arm towards the upper arm .Flexor work antagonistically with extensors. Abductor (levator) is a type of muscle whose function is to move a limb away from the body. E.g. deltoides of shoulder.

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