Perna
Gastrocnêmio
Musculus gastrocnemius
The superficial, two-headed muscle of the calf; enables rising onto the toes.
- Função
- Ankle plantar flexion; also flexes the knee.
- Origem
- Medial and lateral condyles of the femur.
- Inserção
- Calcaneus (heel bone) via the Achilles tendon.