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GASTROCNEMIUS MUSCLE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

The gastrocnemius is the most superficial muscle in the posterior compartment [of the leg] and forms the proximal, most prominent part of the calf. ... Main action: plantarflexes ankle when knee is extended; raises heel during walking; flexes leg at knee joint.

OBS

musculus gastrocnemius: Terminologia Anatomica (international anatomical terminology adopted by the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Muscle large, épais et oval qui occupe la partie superficielle de la face postérieure de la jambe et permet l'extension du pied et l'élévation du talon.

OBS

Muscle essentiel pour la marche.

OBS

musculus gastrocnemius : Terminologia Anatomica (terminologie internationale adoptée par le Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).

Spanish

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