Which of the following BEST describes the optimal position for stretching the gastrocnemius muscle?

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The gastrocnemius muscle crosses both the knee and ankle joints. To optimally stretch this muscle, the knee should be extended (to target the muscle's origin at the femur) and the ankle dorsiflexed (to lengthen the muscle at its insertion point on the heel). This combination maximizes the stretch on the gastrocnemius muscle.

Which of the Following BEST Describes the Optimal Position for Stretching