noun. A muscle that when contracted acts to bend a joint or limb in the body.

noun. In anatomy, a muscle whose function is to bend or produce flexion: opposed to extensor. See flection, 5. Also, improperly, flector.

noun. A short muscle of the palm of the hand, bending the little finger.

noun. A short muscle of the palm of the hand, bending the thumb. See cut under muscle.

noun. A deep-seated muscle of the back of the leg, flexing the great toe.

noun. A muscle which bends or flexes any part; ; -- opposed to extensor.

noun. A muscle whose contraction acts to bend a joint or limb.

noun. a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint

"Houston's Daryle Ward says his hip flexor is improved, so if you haven't cut him yet, go ahead and play him."