gastrocnemius
This muscle is found in the lower part of the leg
Gastocnemius
Foot
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.
it is a muscle in your lower leg in the calf area. it purpose is to push your leg down when walking.
it is a muscle in your lower leg in the calf area. it purpose is to push your leg down when walking.
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.
Lower back
That would be the quadriceps
No, the gastrocnemius muscle forms the belly of the calf in the lower leg.
extends leg; straightens knee joint
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.