Sura
Sura
Sura (/ˈsʊərə/; from Latin sura, "calf") is a term used in medical parlance to refer to the calf of the leg. It is the area located at the back of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.
Etymology
The term Sura is derived from the Latin word sura, which means "calf". It is used in medical terminology to refer to the muscular portion of the lower leg.
Anatomy
The sura is composed of two major muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles join to form the Achilles tendon, which attaches to the heel bone. The sura is responsible for the movement of the foot and ankle.
Related Terms
- Gastrocnemius muscle: One of the two major muscles that make up the sura. It is the larger, more superficial muscle that gives the calf its rounded shape.
- Soleus muscle: The other major muscle of the sura. It is a flat muscle that lies underneath the gastrocnemius.
- Achilles tendon: The tendon formed by the joining of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. It attaches the muscles of the sura to the heel bone.
- Calf (leg): The general term for the back portion of the lower leg, which includes the sura.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sura
- Wikipedia's article - Sura
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