Glossary

Quadriceps

Quadriceps

Quadrizeps·Also: Musculus quadriceps femoris, vierköpfiger Oberschenkelmuskel

The quadriceps is the large four-headed muscle at the front of the thigh. It extends the knee and is important for walking, standing up and climbing stairs.

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