gastrocnemius muscle: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	leg tricep

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Posterior anatomical illustration of the human lower limb showing muscles and tendons of the hip, thigh, and lower leg, with labels identifying structures such as the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius, and major nerves.

Illustration of the human muscular system from a side view, showing detailed muscles throughout the body with labels identifying major muscles in the head, torso, arms, and legs.

Anatomical illustration of a cat in side view with its trunk and limb muscles exposed and labeled, showing major muscle groups such as trapezius, latissimus dorsi, gluteus, and biceps femoris.

Illustration of the human leg from the front showing major muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the thigh and lower leg, each labeled for anatomical reference.

Posterior anatomical illustration of the human muscular system showing major back, arm, and leg muscles labeled, including trapezius, latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, and gastrocnemius.

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