English Explanatory Dictionary

quadratus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several roughly square or rectangular muscles, e.g. in the abdomen, thigh, and eye socket.

Pronunciation

/kwɒˈdreɪ.təs/ /kwɑˈdreɪ.təs/

Word forms

quadratus quadrati

Etymology

From Latin quadratus, perfect passive participle of quadro (“to make square”).

Derived words

pronator quadratus quadratus femoris quadratus lumborum quadratus plantae
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