What is another word for gastrocnemius?

Pronunciation: [ɡˌastɹəknˈɛmɪəs] (IPA)

The word "gastrocnemius" refers to a muscle located in the lower leg which is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot and flexion at the knee. There are several synonyms used for this muscle, including the calf muscle, soleus muscle, and prominent muscle of the calf. Additionally, it may be referred to as the posterior compartment muscle, reflecting its location in the back part of the lower leg. The medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius may be referred to as the inner and outer calf muscles, respectively. This muscle is important for movement and stability in activities such as walking, running, and jumping.

Synonyms for Gastrocnemius:

What are the hypernyms for Gastrocnemius?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    muscle, skeletal muscle, voluntary muscle, calf muscle, lower leg muscle.

What are the hyponyms for Gastrocnemius?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Gastrocnemius?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for gastrocnemius (as nouns)

Usage examples for Gastrocnemius

The line of fracture is generally irregularly transverse, or it may be slightly oblique from above downwards and forwards, so that the proximal fragment passes forward towards the patella, while the distal is rotated backward on its transverse axis by the gastrocnemius muscle.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
Then she raised one of them, and her fingers explored the common tendon of the soleus and gastrocnemius.
"A Crooked Mile"
Oliver Onions
Of the lower leg: The tibialis anticus on the front side, exterior to the tibia, and the gastrocnemius, the large muscle in the calf of the leg.
"Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools"
Francis M. Walters, A.M.

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