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Any sport that involves running and jumping as the gastrocnemius is the driving force behind that type of movement.
Any sport that involves movement of the ankle. This includes running, games and every sport that requires you to move your feet.
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What is the action of the gastrocnemius at the ankle during walking?
Contracting to plantar
What is effector muscle for calcaneal reflex action?
The effector muscle for the calcaneal reflex (also known as the Achilles reflex) is the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf. When the Achilles tendon is tapped, it causes a contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle, resulting in plantar flexion of the foot.
An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the?
tibialis anterior muscle. It is located in the front of the lower leg and performs dorsiflexion of the foot, which is the opposite movement of the plantarflexion action of the gastrocnemius muscle.
What muscle inserts on the calcaneus bone via the calcaneal tendon?
The gastrocnemius, soleus and peroneus longus muscles insert at the heel (calcaneus) by way of the Achilles (calcaneal) tendon.
What is the synergist muscle for the gastrocnemius?
Gastrocnemius
Which sporting action is the bicep?
The calf muscles Xd
Where are action replays in Bermuda?
action replays in bermuda are usualy found on tv at sporting events.
What does the contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle usually result in?
type of contraction of gastrocnemius muscle?
Is the soleus muscle superficial to the gastrocnemius?
No, the soleus muscle is deep to the gastrocnemius muscle in the lower leg.
What nerve controls gastrocnemius?
The tibial nerve controls the gastrocnemius muscle. It is a branch of the sciatic nerve and innervates the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg, including the gastrocnemius.
Can you stand without the gastrocnemius muscle?
u cant stand without the gastrocnemius muscle.FAKE
The Gastrocnemius is blank to the soleus?
The gastrocnemius is superficial to the soleus muscle in the lower leg.
