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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD QUADRICEPS

New Latin, from quadri- + -ceps as in biceps.
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PRONUNCIATION OF QUADRICEPS

quadriceps  [ˈkwɒdrɪˌsɛps] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF QUADRICEPS

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Quadriceps is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES QUADRICEPS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

quadriceps

Quadriceps femoris muscle

The quadriceps femoris , also called simply the quadriceps, quadriceps extensor, or quads, is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the great extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur.

Definition of quadriceps in the English dictionary

The definition of quadriceps in the dictionary is a large four-part muscle of the front of the thigh, which extends the leg.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH QUADRICEPS


anableps
ˈænəˌblɛps
biceps
ˈbaɪsɛps
creps
krɛps
seps
sɛps
stairsteps
ˈstɛərˌstɛps
Steppes
stɛps
triceps
ˈtraɪsɛps

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE QUADRICEPS

quadric
quadricentennial
quadricipital
quadricone
quadriennial
quadriennium
quadrifarious
quadrifid
quadrifoliate
quadriform
quadriga
quadrigae
quadrigeminal
quadrigeminate
quadrigeminous
quadrilateral
quadrilingual
quadriliteral
quadrille
quadriller

WORDS THAT END LIKE QUADRICEPS

auceps
creeps
de Lesseps
editio princeps
eps
facile princeps
fairy footsteps
forceps
Jeeps
keeps
Lesseps
peeps
sea steps
steps
take steps
the creeps
to play for keeps

Synonyms and antonyms of quadriceps in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «quadriceps» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF QUADRICEPS

Find out the translation of quadriceps to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of quadriceps from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «quadriceps» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

股四头肌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuádriceps
570 millions of speakers

English

quadriceps
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

quadriceps
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عضلات الفخذ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

четырехглавой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quadríceps
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উরুর সামনের দিকের চারমাধাওয়ালা মাংসপেশি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

quadriceps
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Quadriceps
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Quadrizeps
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大腿四頭筋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대퇴사 두근
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Quadriceps
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cơ bốn đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

quadriceps
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्वॅड्रिसिपस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kuadriseps
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quadricipite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czworogłowego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чотириголового
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cvadriceps
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τετρακέφαλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

quadriceps
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

quadriceps
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

quadriceps
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of quadriceps

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «QUADRICEPS»

The term «quadriceps» is regularly used and occupies the 68.471 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «QUADRICEPS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about quadriceps

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUADRICEPS»

Discover the use of quadriceps in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to quadriceps and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: ...
The quadriceps tendon is located at the insertion of the quadriceps muscle into the patella and functions as part of the knee extensor mechanism. Quadriceps tendinitis (or, as named in the more recent literature, tendinosis) is an overuse ...
Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo, 2008
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Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
The most important consideration with a quadriceps snip is to divide the tendon at its proximal end. This is to avoid devascularization of the patella, and more importantly, to allow direct repair of the vastus medialis into the quadriceps tendon ...
JAMES V. BONO, M.D., Richard D. Scott, 2005
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The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement
The resultant force developed by the quadriceps is the vector sum of the forces in the separate heads of the vastus (i.e., medialis, lateralis, and intermedius) and the rectus femo- ris muscles. The curves shown in figure 6.9 were obtained from a ...
Bruce Abernethy, 2005
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Tendon Injuries: Basic Science and Clinical Medicine
The quadriceps tendon connects the four extensor muscles of the anterior thigh, the rectus femoris, the vastus intermedius, the vastus medialis, and the vastus lat- eralis to the patella. The tendon inserts on the proximal pole of the patella and ...
Nicola Maffulli, Per Renstrom, Wayne B. Leadbetter, 2005
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Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology
The anterior muscles of the knee are the quadriceps femoris group. Because the knee flexes in the opposite direction (with the distal segment moving posteriorly vs. anteriorly) to many of the other synovial joints, anterior muscles of the knee ...
Karen S. Clippinger, 2007
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The Patella
Therefore, full extension after patellectomy required between 15% and 30% increase in quadriceps pull, depending on the type of repair. Results from this experimental study indicate that the patella provides a mechanical advantage to the ...
Giles R. Scuderi, 1995
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
The muscles most often affected are the infraspinatus muscle,44- 54 quadriceps muscle,1 gracilis muscle,33- 54 and semi- tendinosus muscle.33 Dorsal displacement of the scapula is an uncommon in- Figure 158-3. Infraspinatus muscle ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
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Localization in Clinical Neurology
Paresis may be present in the pectineus (thigh adduction, flexion, and eversion), iliopsoas (thigh flexion), sartorius (thigh flexion and eversion), quadriceps (leg extension), and thigh adductors. The cremasteric reflex (L2) may be depressed.
Paul W. Brazis, Joseph C. Masdeu, José Biller, 2007
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Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts
Quadriceps setting and gluteal setting exercises are two types of isometric exercises that promote tone and strength in weight-bearing muscles. Both types are easily performed in bed or in a chair. They are initiated long before the anticipated ...
Barbara Kuhn Timby, 2009
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Postsurgical Orthopedic Sports Rehabilitation: Knee & Shoulder
Quadriceps strength restoration has been linked to a positive outcome after a lateral release. In fact, Merchant and Mercer103 reported that patients who did not restore good quadriceps strength after a lateral release had a poor outcome.
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUADRICEPS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term quadriceps is used in the context of the following news items.
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Matt Holliday won't play in All-Star Game
Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday will not play in the All-Star Game because of the quadriceps injury that has sidelined the slugger for more than a month. «ESPN, Jul 15»
2
Sporting KC defender Jalil Anibaba out six weeks with quadriceps
Sporting Kansas City defender Jalil Anibaba will miss an estimated six weeks with a strained quadriceps muscle that he suffered in training this week, coach ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
3
Anthony Rendon Injury: Updates on Nationals Star's Quadriceps
He hit the DL for the second time this season on June 26 with a quadriceps injury. This was the latest in a string of injuries for Rendon, whose issues staying on ... «Bleacher Report, Jun 15»
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Partially torn quadriceps tendon sidelines Kansas guard for World …
With three players (Dwight Coleby, Cheick Diallo and Svi Mykhailiuk) unavailable for next month's trip to the World University Games due to the fact that they're ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
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Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday goes on the disabled list with …
St. Louis has placed left fielder Matt Holliday on the disabled list with a strained quadriceps muscle suffered during Monday's game. Holliday has remained very ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
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Quadriceps injury sends Daniel Murphy to Mets' disabled list
The hits just keep coming for the Mets, who finally decided to shift Daniel Murphy to third base once it became clear that David Wright isn't going to return any ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
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Michael Campanaro tears quadriceps, expected to return for training …
Michael Campanaro's quadriceps injury does not appear to be season-ending. Ravens wide receiver Michael Campanaro's quadriceps tear isn't severe enough ... «Baltimore Sun, May 15»
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Cardinals place 1B Matt Adams on DL with quadriceps injury
Adams could miss significant time, if he needs surgery, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Mark Reynolds will likely take over as the team's starting first ... «CBSSports.com, May 15»
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Matt Adams Injures Quadriceps
LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals anticipate first baseman Matt Adams will be placed on the 15-day disabled list after straining his right quadriceps while ... «CBS Local, May 15»
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Troy Tulowitzki leaves Dodgers game with left quadriceps tightness
The club reported that Tulowitzki left the game with left quadriceps tightness. The Rockies' preliminary report listed him as day to day. Tulowiitzki's injury history ... «The Denver Post, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Quadriceps [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/quadriceps>. Apr 2024 ».
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