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quadriceps
This term refers to the four-headed muscle group of the thigh. In medical and athletic contexts, it is frequently used in the singular to refer to the entire group as a single functional unit, though it is anatomically a collection of four distinct muscles.
Grammatically, the word is an invariant noun. Despite the s-ending, it does not follow standard pluralization rules; it is treated as a singular noun when referring to one leg's muscle group and remains identical in form when referring to both legs.
Meanings
Examples
Squats are one of the best exercises for building your quadriceps.
My quadriceps are absolutely burning after that leg day.
The physical therapist checked the strength of the patient's quadriceps.
I can feel my quadriceps tightening as I prepare to jump.
A tear in the quadriceps can sideline an athlete for several months.
Focus on squeezing your quadriceps at the top of the movement.
The surgeon repaired the ruptured quadriceps tendon.
He has incredibly developed quadriceps from years of cycling.
He has incredibly developed quadriceps from years of cycling.