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quadriceps Definition of quadriceps. plural. quadriceps. also. quadricepses. : the greater extensor muscle of the front of the thigh that is divided into four parts.
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Bilateral Definition (Anatomy, Kinesiology, Medicine) Definition of term 'bilateral' as used in anatomy, kinesiology, and medicine, with example of use of the term. Bilateral is used in medical and anatomy terminology to refer to where parts of the body are located, and also in kinesiology studies. This is a quick reference video to explain the term, useful for fitness trainers or other professionals needing to understand this anatomic reference term.
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- Quadricep strains are of three types; 1  A mild or (grade I) strain, which is a slightly pulled muscle without tearing of muscle or tendon fibers. There is no loss of strength. 2  A moderate or (grade II) strain, which is a tearing of fibers in a muscle or tendon or at the attachment to the bone. Strength is diminished.
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quadriceps : a large extensor muscle of the front of the thigh divided above into four parts which include the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis, and which unite in a single tendon to enclose the patella as a sesamoid bone at the knee and insert as the patellar tendon into the tuberosity of the tibia—called also ...
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- Tweet. : a division of the quadriceps muscle lying in the anterior middle region of the thigh, arising from the ilium by two heads, inserted into the tuberosity of the tibia by a narrow flattened tendon, and acting to flex the thigh at the hip and with the rest of the quadriceps to extend the leg at the knee.weet. : a division of the quadriceps muscle lying in the anterior middle region of the thigh, arising from the ilium by two heads, inserted into the tuberosity of the tibia by a narrow flattened tendon, and acting to flex the thigh at the hip and with the rest of the quadriceps to extend the leg at the knee.
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Quadriceps Strain Quadriceps strain, or a pulled quad muscle is a common injury in sports. As with most muscle strains, it can occur with any activity that requires explosive contraction of the muscles.uadriceps strain, or a pulled quad muscle is a common injury in sports. As with most muscle strains, it can occur with any activity that requires explosive contraction of the muscles.
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- The Quad (TV series) The Quad is an American television drama, created by Felicia D. Henderson, Charles Holland and Rob Hardy, that airs on BET.[1] The series premiered on February 1, 2017, with a 120-minute pilot movie. VH-1 also airs the series.
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- Quadriplegia / Tetraplegia. Tetraplegia / Quadriplegia: is the medical term used when a person has a spinal cord injury above the first thoracic vertebra. Paralysis affects the cervical spinal nerves (C1-C8) resulting in paralysis in varying degrees in all four limbs.uadriplegia / Tetraplegia. Tetraplegia / Quadriplegia: is the medical term used when a person has a spinal cord injury above the first thoracic vertebra. Paralysis affects the cervical spinal nerves (C1-C8) resulting in paralysis in varying degrees in all four limbs.
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knee 1. (Anatomy) the joint of the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella. Technical name: genu. 2. (Anatomy). a. the area surrounding and above this joint. b. (modifier) reaching or covering the knee: knee breeches; knee socks.
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- Terms such as quadriplegiaimpairment in the legs, trunk, arms and hands as a result of injury to the spinal cord in the cervical area. Quad is Latin for four. (1) or paraplegiaimpairment in the legs and/or trunk as a result of injury to the spinal cord in the thoracic, lumbar or sacral areas are also used.
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pediatrics Definition of pediatrics for English Language Learners. medical : a branch of medicine that deals with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children.
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Avulsion Fractures of the Knee: Imaging Findings and Clinical Significance The quadriceps muscle group consists of four muscles: the rectus femoris, the vastus lateralis, the vastus intermedius, and the vastus medialis. These muscles form a large, fleshy mass that covers the front and sides of the femur (upper leg bone). They are the primary extensor of the knee.
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Best Exercises for Strong Quads The quadriceps (or quads) describe the four muscles located on the front of the thigh. They contract together to help flex (or lift up) the hip and extend (or straighten) the knee. The quads often become weak after injury is sustained or surgery is performed on the lower leg or thigh.
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Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Anatomy and supply. The quadriceps femoris muscle is a four-headed muscle of the thigh which almost completely covers the femur femoral nerve (L2-4). In detail the quadriceps consists of: 1  Rectus femoris muscle: has two origins at the anterior inferior iliac spine of the pelvis and the upper margin of the acetabulum.linically the quadriceps is the reference muscle for the nerve roots L3 and L4. An absent patellar reflex may reveal a spinal disc herniation at the height of L3 or L4. In contrast a paralysis of the quadriceps by a peripheral lesion is typically demonstrated by the inability to walk adequately and to climb the stairs.
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- Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all their limbs and torso; paraplegia is similar but does not affect the arms.
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- Medical Definition of PEDIATRICS. : a branch of medicine dealing with the development, care, and diseases of children.
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Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Anatomy and supply. The quadriceps femoris muscle is a four-headed muscle of the thigh which almost completely covers the femur femoral nerve (L2-4). In detail the quadriceps consists of: 1  Rectus femoris muscle: has two origins at the anterior inferior iliac spine of the pelvis and the upper margin of the acetabulum. 2  Distally its fibers end in the common insertion tendon (quadriceps tendon).
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knee knee. 1  Anatomy. the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg. 2  Zoology. the corresponding joint or region in the hind leg of a quadruped; stifle.
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DEFINITION OF TETRAPLEGIC OR TETRAPLEGIA DEFINITION OF TETRAPLEGIC OR TETRAPLEGIA. The term tetraplegia refers to a condition that causes total or partial paralysis in all four limbs, including the whole of the body. Tetraplegia can be caused by injury or illness, both of which can damage the spinal cord permanently between the levels of C1 - 7. The term tetraplegic refers to an individual who suffers from tetraplegia. Quadriplegic is the American terminology for tetraplegic.
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Tetraplegia Not to be confused with Spastic quadriplegia. Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all their limbs and torso; paraplegia is similar but does not affect the arms.
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- where are your quadriceps quadriceps the quadriceps femoris quadriceps quadriceps extensor or quads includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh it is the great extenso r muscle of the knee forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur
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Where are your quadriceps? 1. FINDERMIND.COM. The quadriceps is the large group of muscles located in the front of the thigh. Mostly they straighten the knee. It is the great extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur. It is the strongest and leanest muscle in the human body.
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Tetraplegia Not to be confused with Spastic quadriplegia. Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso; paraplegia is similar but does not affect the arms. The loss is usually sensory and motor, which means that both sensation and control are lost.
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Quadriceps femoris muscle Quadriceps femoris muscle. Quadriceps femoris muscle, large fleshy muscle group covering the front and sides of the thigh. It has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. They originate at the ilium (upper part of the pelvis, or hipbone) and femur (thighbone), come together in a tendon surrounding the patella (kneecap), and insert at (are attached to) the tibia (shinbone).