0 the outer calf muscle that goes from the back of the knee to the heel:
Leg cramps cause shortening of the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf.
In vivo physiological cross-sectional area and specific force are reduced in the gastrocnemius of elderly men.
Injections into gastrocnemius and soleus can make splints more comfortable to wear, and may sometimes improve walking.
Recordings from lateral gastrocnemius-soleus extensor nerve and tibialis anterior flexion nerve were taken to demonstrate this control scheme.
The fabella is a sesamoid bone located inside the gastrocnemius lateral head tendon on the posterior side of the knee, in about 25% of people.
Antagonists are plantar-flexors of the posterior compartment such as soleus and gastrocnemius.
Muscle force, specifically in the gastrocnemius and/or soleus, may limit walking speed in certain populations and lead to slower preferred speeds.
The triceps surae consists of the soleus and the two heads of the gastrocnemius.
The gastrocnemius and soleus modulate the tibialis anterior to dorsiflex the foot, and finally the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles are active.
