About The Word Gastrocnemius
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Gastrocnemius
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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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