When you stand on your tiptoes, the lateral and medial bulges seen in your calf are the
A) soleus.
B) heads of the gastrocnemius.
C) hamstrings.
D) Achilles tendon.

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The lateral and medial bulges seen in the calf when standing on the tiptoes are the heads of the gastrocnemius. The soleus is located deeper and does not create visible bulges. The hamstrings are located on the back of the thigh and are not visible in the calf area. The Achilles tendon connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the heel bone and is not visible as a bulge in the calf.

When You Stand on Your Tiptoes, the Lateral and Medial