gastrocnemial

gastrocnemial
\\|gastrō|nēmēəl, -ˌsträk|n-\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin gastrocnemius + English -al
: of or relating to the gastrocnemius

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ˌgastroˈcnemial, a.
[f. as next + -al1.]
= next.
in Century Dict.

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  • gastrocnemial — adj. of the calf muscle (Anatomy) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • gastrocnemial — gas·trocne·mi·al …   English syllables

  • gastrocnemial ridge — a ridge on the posterior surface of the femur, giving attachment to the gastrocnemius muscle …   Medical dictionary

  • gastrocnemius — gastrocnemial, gastrocnemian, adj. /gas trok nee mee euhs, gas treuh nee /, n., pl. gastrocnemii / mee uy /. Anat. 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.… …   Universalium

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