Synonyms & related words for quadriceps

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of quadriceps. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to quadriceps

Explore words related to quadriceps — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include hamstrings, triceps, flexor, biceps, extensor, gluteus, adductor, quad. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does quadriceps come from?

The word quadriceps breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: quadr-, from Latin quattuor (“four”); and -ceps, from Latin caput (“head”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.