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quadri·ceps femoris

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. quadriceps, quadriceps femoris, musculus quadriceps femoris, quadnoun

    a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg

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  1. quadriceps femoris

    The quadriceps femoris muscle (, also called the quadriceps extensor, quadriceps or quads) is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the sole extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur. The name derives from Latin four-headed muscle of the femur.

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  1. quadriceps femoris

    The quadriceps femoris is a large muscle group that includes four muscles located at the front of the thigh. This group includes the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. It is primarily responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip, playing a vital role in walking, running, and jumping.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of quadriceps femoris in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of quadriceps femoris in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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