Calves
Triceps Surae
Short definition
Calf muscles — plantar-flex the foot.
Full definition
Calves are the triceps surae (gastrocnemius + soleus). Gastrocnemius is biarticular (knee + ankle), soleus monoarticular; both perform plantar flexion, trained by standing (gastroc) and seated (soleus) calf raises.
Examples
Standing calf raises for gastrocnemius.