which muscle of the calf is most superficial
The calf muscles. The gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscles are known as the calf muscles. They form the superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg. The deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg are the popliteus, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus.The gastrocnemius calf muscle is the most superficial of the calf muscles. It inserts onto the heel bone via the Achilles tendon.The gastrocnemius muscle flexes the foot at the ankle joint â that is it acts to point the foot downwards by bending it at the ankle joint, such as when you stand on your toes.eg (knee to ankle) - superficial posterior view. View the surface muscles of the leg from the back. See where the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles â commonly known as the calf muscles â are. The calf muscles are essential to pushing off from the ground and standing on your toes.