Gastrocnemius Anatomy: Origin, Insertion & Action

⭐ Gastrocnemius Muscle Anatomy ⭐
💪Origin: Lateral and medial condyles of femur & popliteal surface of femur
💪Insertion: Posterior surface of the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
💪Action: Plantarflexes the foot at the ankle joint & flexes the leg at the knee joint
💪Nerve: Tibial nerve (S1-S2)
💪Artery: Sural arteries

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Location & overview of the gastrocnemius muscle
0:40 - Calf muscles, triceps surae & the calcaneal tendon
2:04 - Origin of the gastrocnemius muscle
2:53 - Insertion of the gastrocnemius muscle
3:20 - Actions of gastrocnemius muscle
4:44 - Outro

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