Gastrocnemius muscle insertion via the Achilles tendon. The plantaris muscle and a portion of its tendon run between the two muscles, which is involved in "locking" the knee from the standing position. Since the anterior compartment of the leg is lateral to the tibia, the bulge of muscle medial to the tibia on the anterior side is actually the posterior compartment. The soleus is superficial to the mid-shaft of the tibia. 10% to 30% of individuals have a sesamoid bone called the "fabella" in the lateral (outer) head of gastrocnemius muscle. Along with the soleus muscle, the gastrocnemius forms half of the
It Takes a Muscle It Takes a Muscle "It Takes a Muscle" is a song by British recording artist M.I.A. from her third studio album, "Maya" (2010). It is a cover of the song "It Takes a Muscle [To Fall in Love]" by Dutch project Spectral Display and was written by the act's members Michael Mulders and Henri Overduin. It was originally released in 1982 as a single from their debut album "Spectral Display". Production of M.I.A.'s version was handled by Diplo and incorporated reggae elements. The single was released worldwide as a digital download, under license to XL Recordings and N.E.E.T. Recordings, on