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Quadriceps

Quadriceps Meaning & Definition
Quadriceps Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Quadriceps?

[n] a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg

Synonyms | Synonyms for Quadriceps: musculus quadriceps femoris | quad | quadriceps femoris

Related Terms | Find terms related to Quadriceps:

See Also | extensor | extensor muscle | thigh

Quadriceps In Webster's Dictionary

\Quad"ri*ceps\, n. [NL., fr. L. qyattuor four + caput head.] (Anat.) The great extensor muscle of the knee, divided above into four parts which unite in a single tendon at the knee.

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