gastrocnemius muscle
| MUSCLE | gastrocnemius [triceps surae] |
|---|---|
| Alias | |
| ACTION | Ankle:
|
| Origin | Posterior aspect of the medial and lateral femoral condyles;
Capsule of knee joint; |
| Insertion | Posterior calcaneus via tendocalcaneus (Achilles tendon) |
| Innervation | Tibial nerve |
| Nerve Root | S1–S2 |
| Artery | sural arteries |
External links
- Gastrocnemius muscle, Wikipedia, at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrocnemius_muscle
References
- ↑ Martini, F.H., Nath, J.L., & Bartholomew, E.F. (2015). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth Edition, CA: Pearson.
- ↑ Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2017), Principles of ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, 15th Edition. NJ: Wiley.
- ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/
- ↑ Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org/
