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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Gastrocnemius muscle is the muscle which form the major bulk at the back of lower leg and is a very powerful muscle. It have 2 heads and runs from back of knee to the heel and is involved in standing, walking, running and jumping. This along with soleus and plantaris together forms the ''calf muscle'' or triceps surae.It is a two joint or biarticular muscle which is prone to spasm.<br> | Gastrocnemius muscle is the muscle which form the major bulk at the back of lower leg and is a very powerful muscle. It have 2 heads and runs from back of knee to the heel and is involved in standing, walking, running and jumping. This along with soleus and plantaris together forms the ''calf muscle'' or triceps surae.It is a two joint or biarticular muscle which is prone to spasm.<br> | ||
[[Image:Gastrocnemius.png]] | [[Image:Gastrocnemius.png]] | ||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
'''ORIGIN '''<br> | '''ORIGIN '''<br> | ||
It have 2 heads and the two heads unite into a broad aponeurosis which eventually unites with the deep tendon of the soleus to form the Achilles tendon at it insertion.<br> | It have 2 heads and the two heads unite into a broad aponeurosis which eventually unites with the deep tendon of the soleus to form the Achilles tendon at it insertion.<br> | ||
'''Medial head:''' from posterior nonarticular surface of medial femoral condyle<br> | '''Medial head:''' from posterior nonarticular surface of medial femoral condyle<br> | ||
'''Lateral head:''' from lateral surface of femoral lateral condyle.<br> | '''Lateral head:''' from lateral surface of femoral lateral condyle.<br> | ||
'''INSERTION'''<br> | '''INSERTION'''<br> | ||
The middle 1/3 of the posterior calcaneal surface.<br> | The middle 1/3 of the posterior calcaneal surface.<br> | ||
'''ACTION'''<br> | '''ACTION'''<br> | ||
Powerful plantarflexion at ankle joint.<br> | Powerful plantarflexion at ankle joint.<br> | ||
Flexion at knee joint.<br> | Flexion at knee joint.<br> | ||
'''INNERVATION'''<br> | '''INNERVATION'''<br> | ||
Tibial nerve (S1,S2)<br> | Tibial nerve (S1,S2)<br> | ||
'''ARTERIAL SUPPLY'''<br> | '''ARTERIAL SUPPLY'''<br> | ||
Each head supplied by a sural branch of the popliteal artery.<br> | Each head supplied by a sural branch of the popliteal artery.<br> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 31 August 2013
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Gastrocnemius muscle is the muscle which form the major bulk at the back of lower leg and is a very powerful muscle. It have 2 heads and runs from back of knee to the heel and is involved in standing, walking, running and jumping. This along with soleus and plantaris together forms the calf muscle or triceps surae.It is a two joint or biarticular muscle which is prone to spasm.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
ORIGIN
It have 2 heads and the two heads unite into a broad aponeurosis which eventually unites with the deep tendon of the soleus to form the Achilles tendon at it insertion.
Medial head: from posterior nonarticular surface of medial femoral condyle
Lateral head: from lateral surface of femoral lateral condyle.
INSERTION
The middle 1/3 of the posterior calcaneal surface.
ACTION
Powerful plantarflexion at ankle joint.
Flexion at knee joint.
INNERVATION
Tibial nerve (S1,S2)
ARTERIAL SUPPLY
Each head supplied by a sural branch of the popliteal artery.
