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Gastrocnemius

noun

/ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounThe muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.

Synonyms

gastrocnemius muscle achilles tendon soleus plantaris calcaneal tendon achilles heel tendo achillis tibialis triceps surae tibialis anterior hamstring peroneus longus

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