quadriceps
2 synonyms for quadriceps, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large muscle made up of four sections, especially the one running down the front of the thigh that straightens the leg.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin quadriceps, literally "four-headed", from quadri- plus -ceps, from quattuor ("four") and caput ("head").
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