Gastrocnemius

n.

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(Anat.) The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg.

Noun

1.

gastrocnemius - 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 muscle

calf, gastrocnemius muscle, skeletal muscle, striated muscle, sura