- gastrocnemius
- gastrocnemius 1670s, from Mod.L., from Gk. gastroknemia “calf of the leg,” from gaster “belly” (see GASTRIC (Cf. gastric)) + kneme “leg.” So called for its form. Related: Gastrocnemical.
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gastrocnemius — [ˌgastrə(ʊ) kni:mɪəs] (also gastrocnemius muscle) noun (plural gastrocnemii mɪʌɪ) Anatomy the chief muscle of the calf of the leg, which flexes the knee and foot. Origin C17: mod. L., from Gk gastroknēmia calf of the leg , from gaster, gastr… … English new terms dictionary
gastrocnemius — 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 (Freq. 4) • Syn: ↑gastrocnemius muscle • Hypernyms: ↑skeletal muscle, ↑striated muscle • Part Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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