triceps surae

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Definition of triceps surae in English English dictionary

The combination of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles

Hyphenation

tri·ceps surae

Etymology

() 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).