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Where is your gastrocnemius?

This muscle is found in the lower part of the leg


What is the proper name for the muscle on your lower leg?

Gastocnemius


Muscle located on the lower leg move the what?

Foot


What is the prominent muscle on the posterior aspect of your lower leg?

The prominent muscle on the posterior aspect of the lower leg is the gastrocnemius muscle. It is the larger, more superficial muscle of the calf that helps with plantar flexion of the foot, such as when pointing the toes downward.


What is the gastocnemius?

it is a muscle in your lower leg in the calf area. it purpose is to push your leg down when walking.


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.


What is the specific anatomical term for the muscle located at the back of the lower leg in humans, commonly known as the calf?

The specific anatomical term for the muscle located at the back of the lower leg in humans, commonly known as the calf, is the gastrocnemius muscle.


Which part of the body would you have hurt if you sprained the muscle at the back of your lower leg?

Lower back


Which anterior lower leg muscle inverts the foot?

That would be the quadriceps


Does the gastrocnemius muscle form the cup of the shoulder?

No, the gastrocnemius muscle forms the belly of the calf in the lower leg.


Functions of triceps femoris muscle of frog?

extends leg; straightens knee joint


What can cause lower leg pain?

The lower leg pain could be caused by the fall that just happened. Also the lower leg pain could be a bruised bone or a bruised muscle. It could also be a fracture in the bone.