Gastrocnemius is a paired calf muscle that runs from the femur to the Achilles tendon, enabling plantarflexion of the foot. It’s a key contributor to jumping and running, often acting with the soleus. As a technical anatomical term, it’s used in medical, sports science, and physiology contexts.
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