gastrocnemius
noun /,ɡæstrɑk'nimiəs/
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'gastrocnemius': She showed great gastrocnemius during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
8
Length
13