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The gastrocnemius is biarticulate (crosses both knee and ankle joint) and originates at femur (post femoral condyles), performing both concentric plantar flexion and knee flexion. The soleus originates at the posterior fibular head and the tibia (soleal line), performing only concentric plantarflexion.
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What are the muscles of the human leg?
There are many muscles in the legs. The main muscle groups are the quads, (front thigh) Hamstrings, (rear thigh) calves ( below knee, mainly behind shin). These are all made up of a lot of smaller muscle heads. Also, the Glutes (butt) and hip flexors that surround your hips are integral to any leg movement.
The calf is made of what two major muscle?
The 2 Main muscles are: (1.) Gastrocnemius is the muscle on the back of your calf, as well as the (2.) soleus muscle which lies under the gastrocnemius muscle. (The tibalis anterior and peroneus longus are also calf muscles.)
Name the major muscles of the lower body?
The major muscles of the lower body include the quadriceps (front of the thigh), hamstrings (back of the thigh), glutes (buttocks), calves (gastrocnemius and soleus), and hip adductors (inner thigh). These muscles work together to provide stability, power, and movement for activities like walking, running, and squatting.
What is a major difference between the xia and shang dynasties?
The major difference is by sues
A major difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism relates to?
The major difference between the two relates to the emphasis on predestination.
What was the Main use of sheep by early colonist in US?
Describe the major difference between sheep's and goats
What is the major difference between vertebrates and non-vertebrates?
The major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates is that vertebrates have a back bone and invertebrates don't
What system does the gastrocnemius belong to?
The gastrocnemius muscle belongs to the muscular system. It is a major muscle located in the calf region of the leg and is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint.
What is the difference between gtp and gt?
The major difference is that the GTP is supercharged.
What is the origin of the gastrocnemius muscles of a frog?
The gastrocnemius muscle originates from the adductor Magnus at the top of the frog's leg. The adductor Magnus splits off into the gracilus minor to the rear, and gracilus major to the front. These connect in the gastrocnemius.
What was a major economical difference between the north and south?
the major economical difference between the north and the south is the north was based on manufacturing while south was agriculutural
What is a major significant difference between the sun and Jupiter?
The difference in mass
