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Gastrocnemius

Gastrocnemius Meaning & Definition
Gastrocnemius Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Gastrocnemius?

[n] 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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Gastrocnemius: gastrocnemius muscle

Related Terms | Find terms related to Gastrocnemius:

See Also | calf | skeletal muscle | sura

Gastrocnemius In Webster's Dictionary

\Gas`troc*ne"mi*us\, n. [NL., from Gr. ? the calf of the leg.] (Anat.) The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg.

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