quadratus

English

/kwɒˈdreɪ.təs/, /kwɑˈdreɪ.təs/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) Any of several roughly square or rectangular muscles, e.g. in the abdomen, thigh, and eye socket.

Etymology

Derived from Latin quadratus.

Origin

Latin

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