Medical Definition of Musculus gastrocnemius

1. Origin, by two heads (lateral and medial) from the lateral and medial condyles of the femur; insertion, with soleus by tendo calcaneus into lower half of posterior surface of calcaneus; action, plantar flexion of foot; nerve supply, tibial. Synonym: musculus gastrocnemius, gastrocnemius. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Gastrocnemius

musculus flexor digitorum longus
musculus flexor digitorum profundus
musculus flexor digitorum sublimis
musculus flexor digitorum superficialis
musculus flexor hallucis brevis
musculus flexor hallucis longus
musculus flexor longus digitorum
musculus flexor longus hallucis
musculus flexor longus pollicis
musculus flexor pollicis brevis
musculus flexor pollicis longus
musculus flexor profundus
musculus flexor sublimis
musculus frontalis
musculus fusiformis
musculus gastrocnemius (current term)
musculus gemellus inferior
musculus gemellus superior
musculus genioglossus
musculus geniohyoglossus
musculus geniohyoideus
musculus glossopalatinus
musculus glossopharyngeus
musculus gluteus maximus
musculus gluteus medius
musculus gluteus minimus
musculus helicis major
musculus helicis minor
musculus hyoglossus

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