Muscle group · Lower leg
Triceps surae
Musculus triceps surae
Reviewed by Dr. Ryan Rietz, D.P.T. and Dr. John Breyman, D.C.
The calf complex — the two heads of gastrocnemius over the broad soleus beneath — which join into the Achilles tendon and point the foot down, supplying the push-off in every step, hop and jump.
Also known as
- calf
- calf muscles
- calves