What are the 2 bones or mussels that make the calf???

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What are the 2 bones or mussels that make the calf???

2006-08-07 02:45:59 · 3 answers · asked by Vibbian is evil 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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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 muscles are connected to the foot through the Achilles tendon, and contract to induce plantar flexion of the foot. They are used extensively in walking, jumping, and running.

2006-08-07 02:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by zazzy 2 · 7⤊ 2⤋

tibia and fibula are the 2 bones in the lower part of your leg. You have a calf muscle there too.

2006-08-07 09:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Y-Knot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The two bones in your leg are the Fibula and the Tibula.

The muscles are as follows: Gastrocnemius and Soleus

2006-08-07 09:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by Angyles Cerddoriaeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋