<P> The gastrocnemius is located with the soleus in the posterior ( back ) compartment of the leg . The lateral head originates from the lateral condyle of the femur , while the medial head originates from the medial condyle of the femur . Its other end forms a common tendon with the soleus muscle ; this tendon is known as the calcaneal tendon or Achilles Tendon and inserts onto the posterior surface of the calcaneus , or heel bone . </P>
<P> The gastrocnemius is located with the soleus in the posterior ( back ) compartment of the leg . The lateral head originates from the lateral condyle of the femur , while the medial head originates from the medial condyle of the femur . Its other end forms a common tendon with the soleus muscle ; this tendon is known as the calcaneal tendon or Achilles Tendon and inserts onto the posterior surface of the calcaneus , or heel bone . </P>
where is the soleus located in the body
where is the soleus located in the body
in the posterior ( back ) compartment of the leg
in the posterior ( back ) compartment of the leg