gastrocnemius, gastrocnemius muscle
(noun) the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gastrocnemius (plural gastrocnemii)
The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.
Source: Wiktionary
Gas`troc*ne"mi*us, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 March 2025
(noun) magnet made of a substance whose magnetization is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field applied to it
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
