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What is a quadriceps?

What is a quadriceps? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh.
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Alternatively, isokinetic concentric strength measurements may not provide a sensitive indication of preoperative quadriceps muscle function.
My legs ache from the slope and the lunges that my trainer explained would work the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.
For example, as an individual lands from a jump, the quadriceps muscle contracts, protecting the knee.
The squat strengthens all of the major muscles of the lower body, including the gluteals, hamstrings, quadriceps and calves.
The squat primarily works the quadriceps muscles of the thighs and, secondarily, the abductors, adductors, hamstrings and gluteals.
Have patients fully weight bearing as well as performing quadriceps isometric exercises while immobilized.

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