SOLEUS Definition & Meaning

soleus

[ soh-lee-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

plural solei soleuses.

a muscle in the calf of the leg, behind the gastrocnemius muscle, that helps extend the foot forward.

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Origin of soleus¹

1670–80; < New Latin, masculine derivative of Latin solea sandal; sole ²

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Samples were then taken from the soleus muscles of their lower legs, which are utilized in basic activities like standing or walking around.

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Lillard recalled that he came back from a calf injury after about eight or nine days, only to hurt his soleus.

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The soleus is a muscle in the calf.

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The soleus and gastrocnemius muscles in the calf act in opposition to the tibialis anterior, pointing the foot downward.

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Barcelona said Suárez hurt his soleus muscle in his right leg.

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