gastrocnemius

English

Etymology

from (Neo-)Latin gastrocnēmius from Ancient Greek γαστροκνημία (gastroknēmía, calf of leg)

Noun

gastrocnemius (plural gastrocnemii)

  1. The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.

Derived terms

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