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English noun: gastrocnemius

1. gastrocnemius (body) 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


Synonymsgastrocnemius muscle


Broader (hypernym)skeletal muscle, striated muscle


Part meronymcalf, sura









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