Definition of Quadriceps femoris

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

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

Medical Definition of Quadriceps femoris

1. Origin, by four heads: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis; insertion, patella, and thence by ligamentum patellae to tuberosity of tibia; action, extends leg; flexes thigh by action of rectus femoris; nerve supply, femoral. Synonym: musculus quadriceps femoris, musculus quadriceps extensor femoris, quadriceps muscle of thigh. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quadriceps Femoris

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

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