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quadriceps
[ kwod-ruh-seps ]
noun
, Anatomy.
, plural quad·ri·ceps·es [kwod, -r, uh, -sep-siz], quad·ri·ceps.
- a large muscle in front of the thigh, the action of which extends the leg or bends the hip joint.
quadriceps
/ ˈkwɒdrɪˌsɛps; ˌkwɒdrɪˈsɪpɪtəl /
noun
- anatomy a large four-part muscle of the front of the thigh, which extends the leg
quadriceps
/ kwŏd′rĭ-sĕps′ /
- The large, four-part muscle at the front of the thigh that arises in the hip and pelvis and inserts as a strong tendon below the kneecap (patella). The quadriceps straightens and helps stabilize the knee.
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Derived Forms
- quadricipital, adjective
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Other Words From
- quad·ri·cip·i·tal [kwod-r, uh, -, sip, -i-tl], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of quadriceps1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of quadriceps1
C19: New Latin, from quadri- + -ceps as in biceps
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Example Sentences
The tendon of the quadriceps femoris, at once drew the patella at least two inches above its normal position.
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Quadriceps, kwod′ri-seps, n. the great muscle which extends the leg upon the thigh.
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The chief physiological antagonistics of the glutei are the quadriceps femoris and tensor fascia lata.
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Upon tapping, the quadriceps tendon caused a brisk marked contraction of thigh muscles, followed by mild clonus.
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The quadriceps femoris is usually ruptured close to its insertion into the patella, in the attempt to avoid falling backwards.
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