quadriceps

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Noun

quadriceps (plural quadricepses or quadriceps)

1. (anatomy) A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh.

Synonyms

• quads

Related terms

• biceps
• triceps
• quadricep
• quadriceps femoris
• quadriceps tendon
• quadricepsplasty

Translations

• French: quadriceps
• Italian: quadricipite
• Russian: квадрицепс

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