Muscles of the Lower Leg
Muscles of the foot are classified as: Intrinsic Cause movement of toes Also support arches Extrinsic Outside foot (lower leg) Aid in movement of ankle & foot
Muscles you should know Tibialis Anterior Soleus Gastrocnemius
Gastrocnemius This is your big muscle (calf) It attaches at your Achilles tendon It actually is actually two muscles with one point of origin
Soleus These are under the Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Anterior This one runs down your shin You can blame this one when you get shin splints
Achilles Tendon Very big tendon that connects foot to the leg