Word Type

Noun

The word "quadriceps" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

quadricipital

Derived From

quadri

Context

anatomy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

extensor extensor muscle

Type Of (IsA)

extensor muscle skeletal muscle

Part Of

thigh

Related Terms

biceps quadricep quadriceps femoris quadriceps tendon quadricepsplasty triceps

Related Terms

biceps extensor muscle quadricep quadriceps femoris quadriceps tendon quadricepsplasty triceps

Synonym Network

quads

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