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Muscle that bends one part over another ...

Muscle that bends one part over another is called

A

Extensor

B

Flexor

C

Abductor

D

Adductor.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Muscle Functions**: Muscles are bundles of fibrous tissue that have the ability to contract and produce movement or maintain the position of body parts. 2. **Identifying the Type of Muscle**: The question specifically asks for a muscle that bends one part over another. This type of muscle is responsible for decreasing the angle between two body parts. 3. **Defining Flexor Muscles**: The muscle that performs this action is called a "flexor." For example, when you bend your elbow to bring your hand closer to your shoulder, the muscle involved is a flexor. 4. **Reviewing Other Options**: - **Extensor**: This type of muscle increases the angle between two body parts by straightening them. Therefore, it does not fit the description of bending. - **Abductor**: This muscle pulls a body part away from the midline of the body, which is not related to bending. - **Adductor**: These muscles are located in the inner thigh and help in pulling limbs toward the midline, but they do not specifically bend one part over another. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and functions of the muscles, the correct answer to the question is "flexor." **Final Answer**: The muscle that bends one part over another is called a **flexor**. ---
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