The two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle converge to insert onto __________.
A. the calcaneus
B. digits two through five
C. the middle phalanx of digit one
D. the posterior surface of the tibia
Answer: A. the calcaneus
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_______________ regulation describes regulation of cellular activity by messengers from nearby cells
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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