Gastrocenemius Flashcards

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What the insertion for the Gastrocenemius muscle?

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Calcaneous via Achilles’ tendon

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What the origin for the Gastrocenemius muscle?

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Medial & lateral condyles of femur

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What the nerve for the Gastrocenemius muscle?

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Tibial nerve

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What the action for the Gastrocenemius muscle?

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Ankle plantarflexion when knee is extended

Assists with knee flexion when ankle is dorsi flexed

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