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Quadriceps
Meaning: A group of four muscles at the front of the thigh that extend the knee.
In practice: Strong quadriceps are essential for running, jumping, and climbing stairs.
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Which word means: A rotator cuff muscle that externally rotates the shoulder.
Answer: Infraspinatus
Which word means: A small, vestigial muscle in the calf with a long thin tendon running to the heel.
Answer: Plantaris
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