<p>We know that the gastroc is on the back of the lower leg, superficially. That means it’s close to the surface. And, really it’s the closest calf muscle to the surface.</p>
<p>The name of the muscle is from Latin and Greek and translates to stomach of the leg -- that’s referring to the bulging shape of the calf.</p>
<p>Gastroc goes from two bellies at it’s attachment site above the back of the knee crease and forms into one attachment below the joints of the ankle.</p>
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