| In some cases the two heads of gastrocnemius may be unjoined until their insertion onto the calcaneus and with separation from soleus. |
| Some physicians have advocated the use of heel lifts to shorten the gastrocnemius muscle. |
| The first group consisted of animals whose left sciatic nerves and gastrocnemius muscles were intact. |
| It cuts the leg below the calf, and all muscle bellies except those of gastrocnemius are present. |
| The gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle, via the Achilles tendon, function as the chief plantar flexors of the ankle joint. |
| The tendon of plantaris is still located between the aponeuroses of soleus and gastrocnemius. |
