The Achilles reflex protects the calf muscles, specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This reflex is important for maintaining balance and coordination while walking or running.
Muscles that work together are call synergists. Those that work opposite are called antagonists.
The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus).
Agonist muscles are the primary muscles responsible for producing movement. However, synergist muscles are helper muscles that assist the agonist in executing a particular movement. Synergists help stabilize the movement and control the direction in which the force is exerted.
The soleus muscle is located directly beneath the gastrocnemius and also functions in plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint. Both muscles work together to help propel the body forward during walking or running.
Synergists help steady movements and fixators help stablize the prime movers origin.
Assisting muscles are called synergists. They help the prime mover muscle by stabilizing the movement or helping with specific aspects of the motion.
The antagonist to the gastroc and soleus muscles is a combination of muscles, primarily the tibialis anterior and fibularis (peroneus) tertius.
Synergists
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The main muscle used would be the tibialis anterior
The Achilles reflex protects the calf muscles, specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This reflex is important for maintaining balance and coordination while walking or running.
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gastrocnemius and soleus muscles muscles are collectively referred to as triceps surae
The gastrocnemius, soleus and peroneus longus muscles insert at the heel (calcaneus) by way of the Achilles (calcaneal) tendon.
Muscles that work together are call synergists. Those that work opposite are called antagonists.