Figure gastrocnemius muscle

Illustration of the gastrocnemius muscle: right and left lower leg from behind (A) and right lower leg from the outside (B)

Gastrocnemius muscle
Two-headed calf muscle - 1st + 2nd
(Twin calf muscle)

  1. External calf muscle -
    Gastrocnemius muscle,
    Caput laterale
  2. Internal calf muscle -
    Gastrocnemius muscle,
    Caput mediale
  3. Shin community -
    Corpus tibiae
  4. Heel bone - Calcaneus
  5. Calf community -
    Corpus fibulae
  6. Achilles tendon -
    Tendo calcaneus
  7. Thigh shaft -
    Corpus femoris
  8. External articular knot -
    Lateral condyle
  9. Inner articular knot -
    Medial condyle
  10. Kneecap - patella

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