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gastrocnemius Definition

gas·troc·ne·mius (gas′träk nē′mē əs)

noun pl. -·mii′-mē ī′

the large muscle on the back of the lower leg, that connects with the Achilles tendon and extends the foot

gastrocnemius Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • muscle: At the origin of the gastrocnemius muscle - seen mainly in dogs over 6 years of age.