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Preferred Label : gastrocnemius;

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

Uberon synonym : gastrocnemius muscle; m.gastrocnemius; m. gastrocnemius;

Uberon Function note : involved in standing, walking, running and jumping;

Uberon Homology note : The most prominent ventral muscle of the shank is the gastrocnemius, the 'calf' muscle. In mammals, it has two heads, resulting from the fusion of two different phylogenetic predecessors.[well established][VHOG];

Uberon Taxon note : In mammals this muscle has two heads[ISBN:0073040584];

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

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28/07/2025


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