Origin: Medial Head: Medial condyle of femur and area just above the condyle
Lateral Head: Lateral condyle of femur and area just above condyle
Insertion: Posterior calcaneus via calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
Action: Flexes leg at knee; plantar flexes foot
Medial and Lateral Condyle of Femur
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Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon |
Soleus
Origin: Proximal half of posterior surface of the tibia along soleal line; proximal 1/3 of posterior fibular
Insertion: Posterior calcaneus via calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
Action: Plantar flexes foot
Soleal Line |
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