Brevis

Definition

In anatomy, "brevis" refers to a muscle that is short in length. It is often used in the names of muscles to distinguish them from longer muscles in the same area or with similar functions.

Related terms

Longus:

Refers to a muscle that is longer than others in the same region, often working alongside brevis muscles for different functions.

Tendon:

A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

Flexor:

A muscle whose contraction bends a limb or other part of the body