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Gastrocnemius' is a muscle of...

Gastrocnemius' is a muscle of

A

Forelimbs

B

Thigh

C

Shank

D

Abdomen of frog

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C
Gastrocnemius muscle also called leg triceps. It is the large posterior muscle of the leg. It originates at the back of femur and patella and joins another muscle which is attached to Achilles tendon at the heel
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