The Gastrocnemius and the Soleus are Commonly Called The

Question

The gastrocnemius and the soleus are commonly called the
A) swimmer's muscles.
B) toe dancer's muscles.
C) rotator cuff muscles.
D) trumpeter's muscles.

Accepted Answer

The gastrocnemius and the soleus are often referred to as the toe dancer's muscles because of their importance in plantar flexion (pointing the toes) which is required for ballet and other forms of dance.