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Gastrocnemius
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most superficial muscle and forms the prominence of the calf
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Soleus
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broad, flat, which lies deep to the gastroncnemius, resembles a flat fish (sole)
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Plantaris
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Origin: Femur superior to lateral condyle
Insertion: Calcaneus by way of calcaneal (Achilles) tendon Action: Plantar flexes foot and ankle joint and flexes at the knee joint |
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What muscles make the Achilles Tendon?
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Plantaris, soleus, and gastrocnemius
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What muscles plantar flex and evert the foot at the ankle joint?
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fibularis longus and fibularis brevis
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