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You have the gastrocnemeus and soleus muscles in the calf.
Gastrocnemius
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Where is your gastrocnemius?
This muscle is found in the lower part of the leg
What is the muscle in the calf portion of the leg called?
There are several muscles in the calf of the leg. Most people think of the outer one that is also the biggest and is called the gastrocnemius.
What is the gastronemius?
The gastrocnemius muscle is located with the soleus in the posterior (back) compartment of the leg. It is associated with the "bulge" in the calf muscle.
What happens when you pull or sprain a leg muscle?
Sudden pain that occurs in the calf muscle during activity may be the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain or a calf pull. It occurs when part of the muscles of the lower leg (gastrocnemius or soleus) are stretched beyond their ability to withstand the tension. This stretching can result in small microtears to the muscle fibers or, in a severe injury, a complete rupture of the muscle fibers.
What are some slang names for the gastrocnemius?
It's not really slang, but that muscle is commonly called the calf of the leg.
Where is the gastronomic muscle?
Not sure but I think this person may be looking for the gastrocnemius muscle it is situated in the calf of your leg Sudden pain that occurs in the calf muscle during activity may be the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain or a calf pull. It occurs when part of the muscles of the lower leg (gastrocnemius or soleus) are stretched beyond their ability to withstand the tension. This stretching can result in small microtears to the muscle fibers or, in a severe injury, a complete rupture of the muscle fibers, and when this happens you will be in no doubt due to the pain
What are some exercises you can do to strengthen your calf muscle?
There are a variety of exercises someone could do to help strengthen their calf muscle. Single-leg and double-leg calf raises are a great exercise for your calves as well as stretching and running.
What is the muscle that at goes from you ankle up the outside of your leg?
calf
Where is the gastronomes?
Not sure but I think this person may be looking for the gastrocnemius muscle it is situated in the calf of your leg Sudden pain that occurs in the calf muscle during activity may be the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain or a calf pull. It occurs when part of the muscles of the lower leg (gastrocnemius or soleus) are stretched beyond their ability to withstand the tension. This stretching can result in small microtears to the muscle fibers or, in a severe injury, a complete rupture of the muscle fibers, and when this happens you will be in no doubt due to the pain
What muscle to you stretch when touching your toes?
The muscle that forms the calf of your lower leg is the muscle that helps you lift to your toes. This muscle is called the gastrocnemius.
What part of the body has the same name as a producer of veal?
Veal comes from young cattle, or calves. The muscle on the back of one's leg is called a calf muscle.
What is gastocnemius?
it is a muscle in your lower leg in the calf area. it purpose is to push your leg down when walking.
