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There is one gastrocnemius muscle in each hind leg, between the knee and the foot. Its contraction provides propulsion, whether the frog is swimming or jumping.

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Q: What is the gastrocnemius muscle of a frog?
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Name of frog's calf muscle?

gastrocnemius


What is the origin of the gastrocnemius muscles of a frog?

The gastrocnemius muscle originates from the adductor Magnus at the top of the frog's leg. The adductor Magnus splits off into the gracilus minor to the rear, and gracilus major to the front. These connect in the gastrocnemius.


What frog's muscles are the largest and why?

The largest muscle in the frog is the gastrocnemius, which is like the calf muscle in the leg. It has to be large because of the way frogs locomote, i.e. the HOP.


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The strongest muscle in a frog's body is its masseter or jaw muscle. It can use it to crush larger prey with ease.


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Is the soleus muscle superficial to the gastrocnemius?

The answer would be false. The soleus muscle is superficial to the tibia NOT the gastrocnemius.


What muscle is located directly beneath the gastrocnemius and has similar functions to gastrocnemius?

Soleus is the muscle that is located directly beneath the gastrocnemius and has similar functions to the gastrocnemius. The hamstrings muscles are a two joint muscle that acts at the knee and hip.


What muscle is superior to the soleus muscle?

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