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Gastrocnemius

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Description

  • Origin
    • Lateral head: Femur (lateral condyle)
    • Medial head: Femur (medial condyle and popliteal surface)
  • Insertion
  • General
    • Two heads have considerable muscle bulk
    • Separated by an intramuscular septum
    • Contains both slow and fast twitch fibers
    • Sometimes referred to as the 'Triceps Surae' in conjunction with the Soleus

Actions

  • Plantar flexion
  • Flexion of the knee

Vascular Supply

  • Sural Arteries

Nerve

  • Tibial Nerve (S1-S2)

Clinical Significance


See Also


References


Created by:
Chris Hauglid on 9 July 2020 00:53:23
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Last edited:
20 April 2021 23:57:47
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