Gastrocnemius
Gastrocnemius (Calf Muscle)
Function
Origin and Insertion
Exercises
Interesting Facts
Bibliography
Interesting Facts About the Gastrocnemius
The Gastrocnemius muscle is very prone to painful, involuntarily cramping known as a "charley horse," primarily because it is so strong.
Activities depend on the Gastrocnemius, such as volleyball, baseball, basketball etc.