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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 muscle is one of two muscles that make up the Calf muscles. The Gastrocnemius muscle lies on top of the Soleus running from the knee to the ankle joints. It is the less powerful plantar flexor when compared with the soleus muscle and comprises of two parts the medial head and the Lateral head.