gastrocnemius
English
Etymology
from (Neo-)Latin gastrocnēmius from Ancient Greek γαστροκνημία (gastroknēmía, “calf of leg”)
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)
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