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QUADRICEPS [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

The large fleshy mass that covers the front and sides of the femur, consisting of the rectus muscle of thigh ..., lateral vastus muscle ..., medial vastus muscle, ... and intermediate vastus muscle.

Key term(s)
  • quadriceps

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Muscle situé sur la face antérieure de la cuisse et formé de quatre faisceaux musculaires.

Spanish

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