Definition of Quadriceps

1. Noun. A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg.

Exact synonyms: Musculus Quadriceps Femoris, Quad, Quadriceps Femoris
Generic synonyms: Extensor, Extensor Muscle
Group relationships: Thigh

Definition of Quadriceps

1. n. The great extensor muscle of the knee, divided above into four parts which unite in a single tendon at the knee.

Definition of Quadriceps

1. Noun. (anatomy) A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quadriceps

1. [n -CEPSES or -CEPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quadriceps

quadrennially
quadrennials
quadrennium
quadrenniums
quadri-
quadriad
quadriads
quadribasic
quadrible
quadric
quadric surface
quadricapsular
quadricellular
quadricentennial
quadricep
quadriceps (current term)
quadriceps femoris
quadriceps muscle of thigh
quadriceps reflex
quadriceps tendon
quadricepses
quadricepsplasties
quadricepsplasty
quadricipital
quadricorn
quadricornous
quadricostate
quadrics
quadricuspid
quadricyclane

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