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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Alcaraz received treatment to his right knee and quadricep muscle while leading 5-4 in the second set, but he said afterwards that the discomfort soon disappeared and he was "not worried about it".
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
The club said Benzema was diagnosed with “an injury to the semitendinosus tendon and a strain to the quadricep muscle in his right thigh.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2022
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
At the beginning of Silva’s run, a doctor took a biopsy of his quadricep.
From Washington Post
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