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gastrocnemius

gastrocnemius muscle

The most superficial muscle of the triceps surae group, in the posterior portion of the lower hindleg.

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure hindlimb zeugopod muscle
Latin Name gastrocnemius muscle
FMA ID 22541

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gastrocnemius?

The most superficial muscle of the triceps surae group, in the posterior portion of the lower hindleg.

What is the Latin name for the gastrocnemius?

The Latin name for the gastrocnemius is gastrocnemius muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22541 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001388 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — gastrocnemius Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.