triceps surae
triceps surae · triceps suraes
The combination of the gastrocnemius and soleus musclesThe combination of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
Meaning
1 sensesThe combination of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
Origin
From the fact that the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius along with the soleusFrom the fact that the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius along with the soleus muscle together share a common insertion at the calcaneous, creating a group of three heads (triceps) on the posterior lower leg (sural).
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Forms
plural: triceps suraes| Singular | triceps surae |
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