gastrocnemius
English
Etymology
From New Latin gastrocnēmius from Ancient Greek γαστροκνημία (gastroknēmía, “calf of leg”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/
Noun
gastrocnemius (plural gastrocnemii)
- The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.
Derived terms
- gastroc (abbreviation hereof)
- gastrocnemic
- gastrocnemial
Related terms
Translations
muscle at the back of the calf
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