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Initial pennation angle and length of medial gastrocnemius (MG) and lateral gastrocnemius (LG) muscle fascicles
| Ankle angle | Muscle | Pennation (°) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90° | MG | 16.6 (2.3) | 52.2 (8.2) |
| LG | 11.2 (1.5) | 63.2 (10.7) | |
| 120° | MG | 23.4 (2.6) | 38.3 (6.5) |
| LG | 14.9 (2.7) | 47.7 (7.5) |
Values are mean (SD).
