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Calf muscle


 

: This article is about the muscle. For the young mammal, see calf.

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Mammal - Calf

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The calf or sura is a pair of muscles -- the gastrocnemius and soleus -- at the back of the lower human leg. The calf muscle is connected to the foot through the Achilles tendon, which acts to plantar flex the foot. Thus it is used extensively in walking and running.

Related Topics:
Muscle - Gastrocnemius - Soleus - Human leg - Achilles tendon - Plantar flex

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