Gastrocnemius muscle Calf Muscle, Plantar Flexion, & Movement
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Gastrocnemius muscle, large posterior muscle of the calf of the leg. It originates at the back of the femur (thighbone) and patella (kneecap) and, joining the soleus (another muscle of the calf), is attached to the Achilles tendon at the heel. Action of the gastrocnemius pulls the heel up and thus
The primary ankle plantarflexors or calf muscles include the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and contribute to both ankle and knee movement. Exercises that train the plantarflexors can help to reduce the likelihood
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