GASTROCNEMIUS MUSCLE
\ɡˌastɹəknˈɛmɪəs mˈʌsə͡l], \ɡˌastɹəknˈɛmɪəs mˈʌsəl], \ɡ_ˌa_s_t_ɹ_ə_k_n_ˈɛ_m_ɪ__ə_s m_ˈʌ_s_əl]\
Definitions of GASTROCNEMIUS MUSCLE
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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
By Princeton University
Nearby Words
- gastrocele
- gastrocentrous
- gastrocneme
- gastrocnemii
- gastrocnemius
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- gastrocoele
- gastrocoeles
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- gastrocolic