Calves

The soleus, which is the larger and deeper of the two calf muscles and originates from both the fibula and the tibia.

Basic Function: To flex the foot.

The gastrocnemius, which has two heads, one originating from the lateral aspect and the other from the medial of the lower femur. Both heads join to overlay the soleus and join with it to insert into the Achilles tendon, which inserts into the heel bone.

Basic Function: To flex the foot.

The tibialis anterior, which runs up the front of the lower leg alongside the shinbone.

Basic Function: as well, to flex the foot.

Exercises to come soon...