APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The calf muscle plantarflexes the ankle joint and is innervated by the tibial nerve . The soleus is a large, flat muscle located deep to the gastrocnemius. The plantaris is a relatively small muscle with an appreciably long tendonous portion. The tendinous portion can easily be mistaken for a nerve.

Detailed explanation-2: -Where is the calf muscle? Your calf muscle consists of two main muscles-the gastrocnemius and the soleus. Because these two muscles come together above your heel and attach to the Achilles tendon, some providers refer to the gastrocnemius and soleus as one large muscle with two sections.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscles make up what is most commonly known as the “calf muscle".

Detailed explanation-4: -Etymology. From Middle English calf, kalf, from Old Norse kalfi, possibly derived from the same Germanic root as English calf ("young cow"). Cognate with Icelandic kálfi ("calf of the leg"). Calf and calf of the leg are documented in use in Middle English circa AD 1350 and AD 1425 respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -The calf muscle group is mainly comprised of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which both connect to the Achilles tendon, on the back side of the lower leg. Your calves help bend your knees and are responsible for lifting the heel, a movement called plantar flexion (think of toeing when rock climbing).