Triceps SuraeThe triceps surae is a muscle grouping of soleus, plantaris, and gastrocnemius.
This group of muscles is responsible for lifting the weight of a person when walking or running forward. Below is the muscle study aid for massage therapy students.
SoleusOrigins are soleal line of tibia and superior posterior 1/3 of fibular shaft.Insertion is calcaneus by way of Achilles tendon. Action--plantar flexes the ankle. Soleus has the shape of a sole fish from the Mediterranean so that is where it gets its name.
PlantarisOrigin is lateral epicondyle of the femur.Insertion is calcaneus by way of Achilles tendon. Actions are flexes knee and plantar flexes ankle.
GastrocnemiusOrigins are medial epicondyle of femur and lateral epicondyle of femur.Insertion is calcaneus by way of Achilles tendon. Actions are flexes knee and plantar flexes ankle. Because it allows a ballerina to stand tip-toe, it is called the toe dancer's muscle.
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