quadricep
AmericanEtymology
Origin of quadricep
First recorded in 1990–95; back formation from quadriceps ( def. ) (as if quadriceps were a plural noun)
Example Sentences
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Darcy Graham is still missing from Gregor Townsend's squad, but the winger, who picked up a quadricep injury last month, is to resume training with Edinburgh this week, along with experienced prop WP Nel.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
Spurs: San Antonio G Devin Vassell exited the game with 1:31 remaining in the third quarter after suffering a bruised right quadricep.
From Fox News ● Nov. 25, 2021
A day before that, the Nationals placed infielder Jordy Mercer on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadricep.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2021
That Maurus managed that winning lift on a left quadricep that cramped up during the “clean” portion of his lift says volumes about the 18-year-old’s potential in the sport.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2018
At the beginning of Silva’s run, a doctor took a biopsy of his quadricep.
From Washington Post
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