gastrocnemius (muscle)


gas·troc·ne·mi·us (mus·cle)

[TA] superficial muscle of posterior (plantar flexor) compartment of leg; origin, by two heads (lateral and medial) from the lateral and medial condyles of the femur; insertion, with soleus by tendo calcaneus into lower half of posterior surface of calcaneus; action, plantar flexion of foot; nerve supply, tibial. Synonym(s): musculus gastrocnemius [TA], gastrocnemius