| The tendon of plantaris is still located between the aponeuroses of soleus and gastrocnemius. |
| The first group consisted of animals whose left sciatic nerves and gastrocnemius muscles were intact. |
| This exercise focuses on the hamstrings but also involves the gastrocnemius muscles. |
| In some cases the two heads of gastrocnemius may be unjoined until their insertion onto the calcaneus and with separation from soleus. |
| The gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle, via the Achilles tendon, function as the chief plantar flexors of the ankle joint. |
| The capsule also is reinforced in front by the patellar and quadriceps tendons and posteriorly by the popliteus and gastrocnemius muscles. |
