Quadriceps Synonyms

kwŏdrĭ-sĕps
A muscle of the thigh that extends the leg
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. quadriceps femoris
  2. musculus quadriceps femoris
  3. quad

Words Related to Quadriceps

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. soleus
  2. gastrocnemius
  3. femoris
  4. deltoid
  5. trapezius
  6. adductor
  7. gluteus-maximus
  8. gluteals
  9. medialis
  10. quadricep
  11. iliopsoas
  12. extensor
  13. flexor

Quadriceps Sentence Examples

  • Sprinters and football players generally have stronger quadriceps than hamstrings.

  • Another cause is a weakness in the quadriceps muscles alone.

  • In addition to the hamstring quadriceps muscular imbalances, many women inadvertently create imbalances between the inner and outer thigh.

  • The quadriceps are located in the front of the leg and provide leg extension.

  • This exercise works a whole range of muscles including quadriceps, hamstrings, abdominals and lower back.

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