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The "calf muscle" is the common name for the gastrocnemius muscle which is located below the knee posteriorly between the popliteal space and Achilles tendon. It functions to plantarflex the ankle.
The calf muscle is located on the back of the lower leg, below the knee, between the popliteal space and Achilles tendon. It is made up of two individual muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoCalf muscle help you run and jump. They are know to be involuntary but they are really voluntary. I hope that helps you out. :D
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∙ 15y agoWalking, kicking, anything that involves drawing back your leg from the knee downward.
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∙ 13y agoThe largest muscle in your calf is the gastrocnemius.
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∙ 14y agoSo you can plantar flex your legs. AKA stand on your tippy toes, or jump.
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What is the muscle at the back of the calf called?
The largest muscle of your calf is the gastrocnemius.
Why is there no muscle on your calf?
There is, it's called the gastrocnemius
What muscle also called toes dancer's muscle a two belled muscle of the calf?
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What other name for calf in the human body?
The anatomical area of the calf is called the sural. Also the calf is made of muscle: the gastrocnemius and the underling soleus.
What is the chief muscle of the calf of the leg called?
You have the gastrocnemeus and soleus muscles in the calf.Gastrocnemius
How do you call baby?
A cows baby is called a calf which is known as a humans muscle.
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 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 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.
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
Which of the calf muscles is the most superficial?
The gastrocnemius is the calf muscle which is most superficial. The soleus is deeper. Some think that these should be called one.
Can you have a pulse in your calf?
You will not find a pulse in your calf muscle.
