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Word: Quadriceps
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from late Latin, literally ‘four-headed’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the large muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions and acts to extend the leg
Short Definition:large muscle at front of thigh
Examples:- front squats place more emphasis on the quadriceps
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