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that muscle that lets you straiten your ankle is called you gastrocnemius. It is in the back of your calf and connects from the upper end of your femur(upper leg) , backside to the back of tarsal bones(ankle bones) but i don't know if that is what you are asking. hope it helps :)
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What is the meaning of back kick in karate?
The technique will vary a bit depending on the style, but the basic back kick is to bring up the heel to knee level and thrust out behind you with it, the heel being the contact point. It is a very powerful kick, using the largest muscle in the body, the gluteous maximus.
What can strengthen the lower leg muscles?
heel raising and heel walking...
What muscles do you use in heel flicks?
The muscles used are your Quads and Hamstring
How many muscles does the human heel have?
6
Is the Achilles tendon in the knee heel or toe?
It is in the heel By Joshua Kodituwakku
Large tendon in the heel?
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and attaches the calf muscles. mainly the gastrocnemius and soleus to the calcanueus (heel).
What is the long thing on the back of your foot?
The calcaneus (heel bone) forms the back of your foot. A tendon attaches the gastrocnemius and soleus (calf) muscles to the heel bone.
Which bone does the achilles tendon attach the calf muscles to?
The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus).
What kind of muscle is legs?
Some muscles in your leg are hamstrings, quads, and gastrocnemius*. *The largest muscle in your calf muscle. It helps you extend you foot, raise your heel, and assists you in bending your knee.
What may cause someone to have a heel spur surgery?
Heel spurs are calcium deposits on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs are usually caused by strains on foot muscles and ligaments over the course of time. Surgery may be necessary if the pain makes regular activity almost impossible.
When you stand on your heel what part of your body is more tone?
When you stand on your heel, your calves and hamstrings are more engaged and toned since they are the primary muscles supporting your body weight and maintaining balance.
What muscles are used on a heel raise?
Gastrocnemius and Soleus with leg straight, to isolate gastrocnemius bend knee.
