a combining form with the meanings âheight,â âtip end,â âextremities of the body,â used in the formation of compound words: acrophobia. Also, especially before a vowel, acr-. Origin of acro-. < Greek, combining form of Ã¡kros topmost, highest; akin to Latin Äcer sharp.
â¢ CANTUS FIRMUS (noun) The noun CANTUS FIRMUS has 1 sense: 1. a melody used as the basis for a polyphonic composition. Familiarity information: CANTUS FIRMUS used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
Quadriceps Contusions and Hip Pointers in Football. Football is a contact sport, with a high risk of injury. Knee, ankle, and head injuries, such as concussions, are the most common types of football injuries. However, despite being well padded, the anterior (front) thigh is a commonly injured part of the body.uadriceps contusion Football is considered by many to be a bone-bruising sport. For the most part, this is very true. The quadriceps muscles (four muscles comprising the front of the thigh) (Fig. 1) are particularly susceptible to contusions (bruising).