Muscle origin
Soleal line and medial border of tibia. Head of fibula and posterior border of fibula.
Muscle insertion
Posterior surface of calcaneus via the Achilles tendon
Muscle function
Plantar flexion (talocrural joint) and control of fibula.
Nerve innervation
S1-2
Primary muscle type
Tonic / Type I (80-90%)
Myofascial lines
Back functional line, Lateral line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Tensor fascie latae, Biceps femoris, Tibialis anterior, Peroneus longus, Peroneus brevis, Peroneus tertius, deep plantar foot muscles
Organ relationship (T5-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Associated muscles
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