gastrocnemius muscle

gast·roc·ne·miusmuscle

uncommon

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

Synonyms

gastrocnemius
gastrocnemius muscle

Related words

Broader terms

skeletal muscle

Parts

calf

Grammar

noun
singular	gastrocnemius muscle
plural	gastrocnemius muscles

Nearby words

gastritis Gastroboletus Gastroboletus scabrosus Gastroboletus turbinatus gastrocnemius gastrocolic omentum Gastrocybe Gastrocybe lateritia gastroenteritis gastroenterologist

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