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soleus vs. gastrocnemius

[ soh-lee-uhs ]
noun,
  1. a muscle in the calf of the leg, behind the gastrocnemius muscle, that helps extend the foot forward.
[ gas-trok-nee-mee-uhs, gas-truh-nee- ]
noun,
  1. the largest muscle in the calf of the leg, the action of which extends the foot, raises the heel, and assists in bending the knee.

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