Gastrocnemius gas·troc·ne·mi·us ˌɡastrō(k)ˈnēmēəs/, noun: gastrocnemius; plural noun: gastrocnemii
Anatomy def: the chief muscle of the calf of the leg, it flexes (bends) the knee and ankle. Two heads arise from the femur and attach to the heel bone (calcaneus) by the single Achilles tendon. From Greek gastēr, gastr- ‘stomach’ + knēmē ‘leg. meaning stomach of the leg due to the bulging shape of the calf.
Learn about the gastrocnemius in Anatomy Lesson #27, “Colum’s Legs and Other Things Too.”
See Jamie’s gastrocnemius muscles as he crosses a plank bridge at the Lallybroch millstream, Starz episode 112, Lallybroch.
Read about Jamie’s legs in Outlander book:
I sat up, admiring the long legs, with the smooth line of muscling that indented the thigh from hip to knee, and another that ran from knee to long, elegant foot. The bottoms of his feet were smooth and pink, slightly callused from going barefoot.
A deeply grateful,
Outlander Anatomist
At the millpond ?!! My eyes were diverted upwards from the calves when a friendly breeze made my (our?) day.
Hi Karen!
Oh, yes. That breeze was most welcome to the eyes! Tried to find a gif but couldn’t.