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gastrocnemius

/ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/

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noun

/ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/C2formalmedical
  • ruКрупная мышца, расположенная в задней части ноги, образующая основную массу икры и отвечающая за подошвенное сгибание стопы.

A large muscle located in the back of the leg that forms the bulk of the calf and is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

irregular plural

  1. Calf muscleC1formalmedical

    The large, prominent muscle located at the back of the lower leg, which forms the bulk of the calf and is responsible for pointing the foot downward (plantar flexion).

    ruИкроножная мышца

    • The gastrocnemius works with the soleus to allow you to stand on your tiptoes.
    • Runners often strain their gastrocnemius if they don't stretch properly.
    • The doctor examined the gastrocnemius for signs of a tear after the injury.
Forms
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  • gastrocnemiuses plural form
  • gastrocnemii's possessive plural form
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  • gastrocnemius's possessive singular form