Definition of Gastrocnemius muscle

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.

Exact synonyms: Gastrocnemius
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Group relationships: Calf, Sura

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gastrocnemius Muscle

gastroalbumorrhoea
gastroamorphus
gastroanastomosis
gastroatonia
gastroblennorrhoea
gastroc
gastrocamera
gastrocameras
gastrocardiac
gastrocardiac syndrome
gastrocele
gastroceles
gastrochronorrhoea
gastrocnemii
gastrocnemius
gastrocnemius muscle (current term)
gastrocolic
gastrocolic fistula
gastrocolic ligament
gastrocolic omentum
gastrocolic reflex
gastrocolitis
gastrocoloptosis
gastrocolostomy
gastrocs
gastrocutaneous fistula
gastrocystoplasty
gastrodialysis
gastrodiaphragmatic ligament
gastrodisc

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