The lateral and
medial heads originate from the lateral and medial sides (respectively) of the distal posterior femur.
The medial head originates on the posterior tibia and the lateral head on the posterior fibula.
The medial head originates lower on the humerus on the medial and posterior aspect and lies deeper to the long and lateral heads (Madsen et al. 2006).
Not exact matches
These muscles are placed on top of orbital septum and
originate from a deep
head linked to
medial palpebral ligament.
The lateral
head originates from the proximal posterior humerus, with the
medial head arising more distally but having a broader attachment on the lower two - thirds of the arm.
The
medial and lateral
heads of the gastrocnemius
originate on the
medial and lateral condyle of the femur, respectively.
It
originates from the middle third of the
medial border of the tibia, a fibrous arch between the tibia and fibula, and the posterior surface of the fibula
head.