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The gastrocnemius is the calf muscle which is most superficial. The soleus is deeper. Some think that these should be called one.
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What nerves innervate the muscles of the calf?
Mainly tibial nerve, and superficial peroneal
What are the most superficial muscles in the lower leg?
Gastrocnemius is the most superficial muscle.
Is biceps brachii a superficial or deep muscle?
it is the most superficial of the brachium muscles
Are bones superficial to muscles?
Bones are deep to muscles. Muscles are superficial to bones.
Is the skin superficial to muscles below it?
No, the hypodermis is deep to the dermis. The dermis is superficial to the hypodermis.
Is skin superficial or deep to the muscles below it?
Skin is superficial to muscles. Superficial means above, while deep means below. So muscles are deep to skin and dermis is superficial to muscle tissue.
Are the leg muscles superficial to the skin od your leg?
Leg muscles are deep to the skin of your leg. The skin is superficial to the muscles.
Identify three major muscles used in extending the arm when attempting a shot at a goal in netball or basketball?
calf muscles and arm muscles adductors abductors
What muscles does a calf raiser work?
your calf. A calf raiser works the calf muscle. A calf its really made up of three different muscles: the gastrocnemius, the plantaris, and the soleus.
Are muscles superficial to the skin?
In the way you are using "superficial" it will mean " being on or near the surface".Thus the answer is "YES" the skin is a superficial organ - BUT -"NO" the skin is not "superficial" specifically to muscles - it does not surround muscles, it surrounds the whole body and the muscles are beneath (and some in - the ones that raise the hairs) the skin.
Is skin as deep as the skeletal muscles?
No. The skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles.
What muscles make up the calf muscles?
gastrocnemius
