— gastrocnemial, gastrocnemian , adj.
/gas'trok nee"mee euhs, gas'treuh nee"-/ , n. , pl. gastrocnemii /-mee uy'/ . Anat.
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.
[ 1670-80; gastroknem ( ía ) calf of the leg + L -ius n. suffix ]