Triceps Surae: Difference between revisions
Shejza Mino (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Shejza Mino (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
'''Top Contributors''' - {{Special:Contributors/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} | '''Top Contributors''' - {{Special:Contributors/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
== | == Description == | ||
The triceps surae | The triceps surae is a term applied to the calf muscles, specifically the soleus muscle as well as the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle. | ||
== | == Anatomy == | ||
Both the soleus and gastrocnemius are part of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg and are innervated by the tibial nerve. | |||
== | == Function == | ||
The triceps surae muscles form the achilles tendon distally, producing the majority of ankle dorsiflexion (up to 93%). | |||
== Clinical Significance == | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Revision as of 05:14, 30 December 2020
Original Editor - User Name
Top Contributors - Shejza Mino, Kim Jackson and Lucinda hampton
Description[edit | edit source]
The triceps surae is a term applied to the calf muscles, specifically the soleus muscle as well as the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Both the soleus and gastrocnemius are part of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg and are innervated by the tibial nerve.
Function[edit | edit source]
The triceps surae muscles form the achilles tendon distally, producing the majority of ankle dorsiflexion (up to 93%).
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- bulleted list
- x
or
- numbered list
- x
