gastrocnemius muscle

/ˈgæstroʊˌnimiəs ˌmʌsəl/
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Definitions 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
    synonyms: gastrocnemius
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    type of:
    skeletal muscle, striated muscle
    a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes
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