Associations to the word «Quadriceps»

Wiktionary

QUADRICEPS, noun. (anatomy) A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh.
QUADRICEPS TENDON, noun. (anatomy) In human anatomy, a tendon that connects the quadriceps femoris muscles to the superior aspects of the patella on the anterior of the thigh.

Dictionary definition

QUADRICEPS, noun. A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg.

Wise words

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