GASTROCNEMIUS

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


Etymology

Noun

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



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