gastrocnemius
Americannoun
plural
gastrocnemiiOther Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of gastrocnemius
1670–80; < New Latin < Greek gastroknēm ( ía ) calf of the leg + Latin -ius noun suffix
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The soleus and gastrocnemius muscles in the calf act in opposition to the tibialis anterior, pointing the foot downward.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024
The gastrocnemius increased in stiffness, indicating it might take over most of the function of the calf.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024
To make this gouge, the cutter must have first removed the larger gastrocnemius muscle — likely a good source of meat.
From Scientific American • Jun. 28, 2023
The superficial posterior compartment has the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris; and the deep posterior compartment has the popliteus, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
If the model be directed to stand on tiptoe, both of the large muscles of the calf, the gastrocnemius and soleus, can be distinguished.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
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