flexor digitorum communis

The term "flexor digitorum communis" refers to muscles in the forearm and leg responsible for finger and toe flexion.

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Definition

C2Anatomy

(technical, medical)A group of muscles in the hand and foot that facilitate the bending of fingers and toes.

Example

  • Injuries to the flexor digitorum communis can significantly impair hand function.

C2Anatomy

(technical, medical)A muscle in the forearm that flexes the fingers, particularly the middle phalanges.

Example

  • The flexor digitorum communis is essential for gripping objects.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flexor digitorum communis":

flexor digitorum profundusflexor digitorum superficialis