Gastrocnemius muscle - Tendon

Musculus gastrocnemius - Tendo

Definition

Felipe Barona Lopez

The tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle forms when the two heads of the muscle join together. It is powerful and connects to the common calcaneal tendon.

References

Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.

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