Gastrocnemius muscle: origin, insertion, function, exercise
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Gastrocnemius muscle: origin, insertion, function, exercise

Introduction: The gastrocnemius is a superficial two-headed muscle. It runs from two heads just above the knee to the heel, it is a three joint muscle (knee, ankle, and subtalar joints). This muscle is just under the skin at the reverse of the lower leg. Because the gastrocnemius is close to the skin’s face, It forms the…