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Definition of Gastrocnemius

1. Noun. The muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot.

Definition of Gastrocnemius

1. n. The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg.

Definition of Gastrocnemius

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

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Definition of Gastrocnemius

1. [n -NEMII]

Medical Definition of 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)

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