Triceps-surae Definition

noun

(anatomy) The combination of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.

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Origin of Triceps-surae

  • From 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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