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Gastrocnemius

Definition

Gastrocnemius is the calf muscle

It is visible from the outside of the body.

Attachments

Originates behind the knee on the femur

The origin is by two heads : the medial and the lateral -

Lateral head: posterior surface of lateral condyle of femur.

Medial head: posterior surface of femur above medial condyle

It attaches to the calcaneum through Achilles Tendon

It crosses two joints : the knee and the ankle

Action

Plantar flexes foot. Flexes knee

Nerve

Tibial nerve (S1, 2)

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