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Gastrocnemius: ORIGIN

Lateral and medial condyles of the femur

L./M. C. of the F.

Gastrocnemius: INSERTION

Calcaneus

C.

Gastrocnemius: FUNCTION

Knee flexion and plantarflexion of the ankle

K. F. and P.f. of the ankle