Defn: The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; — distinguished from extension.
FLEXOR
Flex"or, n. Etym: [NL.] (Anat.)
Defn: A muscle which bends or flexes any part; as, the flexors of the arm or the hand; — opposed to extensor.
FLEXUOSE
Flex"u*ose`, a.
Defn: Flexuous.
FLEXUOUS
Flex"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. flexuosus, fr. flexus a bending, turning.]
1. Having turns, windings, or flexures.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: Having alternate curvatures in opposite directions; bent in a zigzag manner.
3. Wavering; not steady; flickering. Bacon.