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/ˈkwɒd.ɹɪ.sɛps/ · noun
(anatomy) A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh..
Use quadriceps when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Quadriceps means (anatomy) A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh..
Common synonyms include quads, quad, quadriceps femoris, musculus quadriceps femoris.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use quadriceps where its definition matches the intended context.
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