Definition of dorsiflexor in English:
dorsiflexor
nounˈdɔːsɪˌflɛksəˈdôrsəˌfleksər
Anatomy A muscle whose contraction dorsiflexes the hand or foot.
Example sentencesExamples
- Weakness of the expiratory muscles and ankle dorsiflexors was equivalent, suggesting that these muscle groups are vulnerable to some factor that does not affect the diaphragm.
- Manual muscle testing is the averaging of major muscle groups (upper limb shoulder abductors, elbow flexors, wrist extensors and lower limb hip flexors, quadriceps, and ankle dorsiflexors).
- Strength of bilateral hip flexors, knee extensors and ankle dorsiflexors was measured.