Human Anatomy
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781260399820
Author: SALADIN, Kenneth
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 12, Problem 3TYR
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Triceps surae are paired muscles found in the calf region of the leg. It is innervated with the tibial nerve. The main function of these muscles is the contraction and stabilization of the ankle in the transverse plane only.
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