gastrocnemius

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Noun gastrocnemius has 1 sense

gastrocnemius, gastrocnemius muscle - 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
--₁ is a kind of skeletal muscle, striated muscle
--₁ is a part of calf, sura

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Gastrocnemius

Noun:

The gastrocnemius is a powerful muscle located at the back of the lower leg in humans. It is part of the calf muscle group.

Sample Sentences:

The gastrocnemius muscle helps in flexing the foot and bending the knee.
She felt a sharp pain in her gastrocnemius after her intense workout at the gym.
Stretching exercises can help prevent gastrocnemius cramps.

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