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gastrocnemius
[ gas-trok-nee-mee-uhs, gas-truh-nee- ]
noun
- 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.
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 驳补蝉顎卼谤辞肠路苍别顎僲颈路补濒 驳补蝉顎卼谤辞肠路苍别顎僲颈路补苍 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of gastrocnemius1
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The gastrocnemius increased in stiffness, indicating it might take over most of the function of the calf.
To make this gouge, the cutter must have first removed the larger gastrocnemius muscle 鈥 likely a good source of meat.
鈥淭hey took it all the way down to the Achilles,鈥 threading their way and removing necrotic tissue between the soleus and the gastrocnemius muscles.
If the leg is chosen, the point of junction of the two heads of the gastrocnemius is an eligible situation.
It arises above from the external tuberosity of the tibia, and terminates below in a tendon which is united with that of the gastrocnemius.
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