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What is the calf muscle called?

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What is the calf muscle called?

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The large muscle in the back of the lower leg often referred to as the “calf” muscle is actually called the gastrocnemius muscle. The calf muscle is a 2 headed muscle, attaching at the knee and running to the ankle. The main function of the gastrocnemius is plantar flexion of the foot.

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