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The gastrocnemius inserts at the calcaneous bone of the heel of the foot by way of the Achilles tendon. Achilles Tendon. Muscles insert to bone through their tendons. Muscle bundles are surrounded by filmy connective tissues. These connective tissues extend from the muscle and gather to form tendons. Tendons are denser and more fibrous than muscle.
The Gastrocnemius: The first section of the calf muscles is the medial head and the lateral head. Together they are called the gastrocnemius, also what people most commonly refer to as the calves. They are the most noticeable muscles in the lower leg, and the most worked through weightlifting and everyday tasks.