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单词 quadriceps
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Definition of quadriceps in English:

quadriceps

noun ˈkwɒdrɪsɛpsˈkwɑdrəˌsɛps
Anatomy
  • The large muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions and acts to extend the leg.

    front squats place more emphasis on the quadriceps
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The barbell squat involves all four muscles of the quadriceps group, located on the front of the thigh.
    • Atrophy of the vastus medialis obliquus portion of the quadriceps muscle also may be noticeable.
    • Bilateral thigh pain or weakness with atrophy of the iliopsoas, quadriceps, and adductor muscles also may be present.
    • You also use lower-body muscles including your quadriceps, hip flexors and gluteus maximus.
    • The deep branch innervates the quadriceps muscle, knee joint, and medial ligament.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally 'four-headed'.

 
 

Definition of quadriceps in US English:

quadriceps

nounˈkwädrəˌsepsˈkwɑdrəˌsɛps
Anatomy
  • The large muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions and acts to extend the leg.

    front squats place more emphasis on the quadriceps
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Bilateral thigh pain or weakness with atrophy of the iliopsoas, quadriceps, and adductor muscles also may be present.
    • The deep branch innervates the quadriceps muscle, knee joint, and medial ligament.
    • You also use lower-body muscles including your quadriceps, hip flexors and gluteus maximus.
    • The barbell squat involves all four muscles of the quadriceps group, located on the front of the thigh.
    • Atrophy of the vastus medialis obliquus portion of the quadriceps muscle also may be noticeable.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘four-headed’.

 
 
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