ALL meanings of gastrocnemius
gas·troc·ne·mi·us
G g - noun plural gastrocnemius the largest muscle in the calf of the leg, the action of which extends the foot, raises the heel, and assists in bending the knee. 1
- noun gastrocnemius The chief muscle of the calf of the leg, which flexes the knee and foot . It runs to the Achilles tendon from two heads attached to the femur. 1
- noun gastrocnemius the largest muscle of the calf of the leg 0
- noun gastrocnemius the large muscle on the back of the lower leg, that connects with the Achilles tendon and extends the foot 0
- noun gastrocnemius The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel. 0