Gastrocnemius And Soleus

Question 1

Give Action, origin, insertion, and nerve innervation for gastrocnemius.

Answer 1

A
Flex the knee (tibiofemoral joint)
Plantar flex the ankle (talocrural joint)
O
Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
I
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
N
Tibial S1, 2

Question 2

Give Action, origin, insertion, and nerve innervation for soleus.

Answer 2

A
Plantar flex the ankle (talocrural joint)
O
Soleal line; proximal, posterior surface of tibia; and posterior aspect of head of fibula
I
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
N
Tibial L5, S1, 2