Gastrocnemius muscle
| Gastrocnemius muscle | |
|---|---|
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| Details | |
| Origin | superior to articular surfaces of lateral condyle of femur and medial condyle of femur |
| Insertion | tendo calcaneus (achilles tendon) into mid-posterior calcaneus |
| Artery | sural arteries |
| Nerve | tibial nerve from the sciatic, specifically, nerve roots S1–S2 |
| Actions | plantar flexes foot, flexes knee |
| Antagonist | Tibialis anterior muscle |
| Identifiers | |
| TA98 | A04.7.02.044 |
| TA2 | 2657 |
| FMA | 22541 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
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