Definition

A large muscle group located at the front of the thigh, made up of four parts that help extend the knee.

Example

The athlete strengthened his quadriceps through targeted exercises.

Conversation

I've been doing squats to strengthen my quadriceps.

That's great! Strong legs are really important for overall fitness.

Yeah, I can feel them getting stronger, but they hurt a bit after workouts.

That's normal! Just give them some time to recover.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quadriceps → It is formed from "quadri-" (meaning four) and "ceps" (from Latin "caput", meaning head). The word "quadriceps" refers to a muscle with four heads or points of origin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'four' ('quadri-') and 'heads' ('ceps') to remember that 'quadriceps' refers to a muscle with four points of origin.

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