Calf MuscleThe calf muscle is
actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. The
soleus lies underneath the gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius is larger and is more at risk for strains, pulls, and tears. The
Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerPatrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedic Surgery Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedic Surgery |
|