Gastrocnemius Flashcards by Tate Greenfield | Brainscape

Q

Origin

A

Medial and lateral condyles

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Q

Insertion

A

Calcaneal tuberosity via calcaneal tendon

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Q

Action

A

Flex the knee (tibiofemoral), plantarflex the ankle (talocrural)

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Q

Nerve

A

Tibial

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