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Gastrocnemius:

Proximal Attachment - Lateral Head: Lateral aspect of lateral condyle of femur
Medial Head: Popliteal surface of femur; superior to medial condyle

Distal Attachment - Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

Innervation - Tibial nerve

Action - Plantarflexes ankle when knee is extended; raises heel during walking; flexes leg at knee joint

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