gastrocnemian

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• 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