Plantaris muscle is accessory plantar flexor of calf, a vestigial muscle of triceps surae complex. Its importance lies in the fact that its rupture cans mimic deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Sometimes ...

This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: AC Milan star Pulisic sidelined with torn calf muscle ...

Ultrasound is a very useful initial point of care imaging modality when assessing calf injuries using long-axis and ... between the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscle bellies (figure 2, table 1).

The Thompson Test is performed when making the diagnosis of a torn Achilles tendon. This should not be confused with the Thomas test, used to assess hip joint problems. An Achilles tendon tear occurs ...

KCC's Song Kyo-chang and Choi Jun-yong were out due to injuries, and Heo Woong was also out of the lineup due to a ruptured calf muscle ahead of the game. In women's professional basketball ...