
05/06/2025
Did you know that your Body has "second heart"?
Yes, this is your Calf muscles, particularly the gastrocnemius and soleus are often called the "second heart" because they play a crucial role in returning blood from the legs back to the heart, assisting the primary heart in circulation. This is achieved by the calf muscles squeezing veins in the lower legs, which helps propel blood upwards, against gravity, and prevents it from pooling in the legs.