The human body is primarily made of water, which is critical for all body functions. Hydrate more frequently during recovery. Adequate water intake is critical as your body attempts to heal and flush out metabolic wastes. Dehydrated tissues are prone to injury as they struggle to gain needed nu...
The gastrocnemius and plantaris are biarticular muscles responsible for both knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion. The soleus is a uniarticular muscle responsible for plantar flexion. The plantaris is generally considered a vestigial muscle and provides a weak contribution to knee and ankle flexion w...