Welcome to Smithton R-VI School District. Welcome to the Smithton R-VI Website, my name is Matt Teeter and I am the proud Superintendent of the Smithton R-VI School District. I am extremely excited to serve the district and work with our staff and community to make Smithton the best it can be!
Gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius muscle is a muscle located on the back portion of the lower leg, being one of the two major muscles that make up the calf. The other major calf muscle, the soleus muscle, is a flat muscle that lies underneath the gastrocnemius.oth the gastrocnemius and the soleus run the entire length of the lower leg, connecting behind the knee and at the heel. A third muscle, the plantaris muscle, extends two-to-four inches down from the knee and lies between the gastrocnemius and the soleus.
Tight calf muscles is a common problem in athletes especially runners. The calf muscles are the Gastrocnemius muscle and the Soleus muscle. The big muscle at the back of the lower leg is called the Gastrocnemius. Itâs the muscle thatâs visible from the outside of the body.Under it, and further down the leg is a smaller muscle called the Soleus. The larger and most superficial of the two muscles, the Gastrocnemius, attaches to the heel with the Achilles Tendon and originates behind the knee on the femur, crossing two joints.ight calf muscles is a common problem in athletes especially runners. The calf muscles are the Gastrocnemius muscle and the Soleus muscle. The big muscle at the back of the lower leg is called the Gastrocnemius. Itâs the muscle thatâs visible from the outside of the body.