Gastrocnemius lateralis

System Muscular
SNOMED CT 213588009

Gastrocnemius lateralis

Definition

Mammalian gastrocnemius lateralis, soleus and plantaris arise from reptilian gastrocnemius externus[Kardong]

Also known as caput laterale (musculus gastrocnemius), caput laterale musculus gastrocnemii, lateral head of gastrocnemius, lateral head of gastrocnemius muscle — per UBERON

The Gastrocnemius lateralis is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as