Definition of Quadriceps

A large muscle in the thigh (front) that is used to extend the leg or bend the hip

Examples of Quadriceps in a sentence

Stretching his quadriceps helped the runner prepare for the strain his leg would endure during the race.  🔊

A strain in his quadriceps caused the man to have trouble doing simple things like bending his leg.  🔊

Although his sartorius muscle is strong, his quadriceps is much weaker than a leg muscle should be.  🔊

His right quadriceps muscle had a tear that forced the trainer to take sever weeks off from work.  🔊

Injuring his quadriceps, the football quarterback was unable to continue with a hurt leg.  🔊

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