soleus

American

[soh-lee-uhs] / ˈsoʊ li əs /

noun

plural

solei, soleuses

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

Etymology

Origin of soleus

1670–80; < New Latin, masculine derivative of Latin solea sandal; see 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.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Bucks officials said Antetokounmpo had a left soleus strain.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

Then she raised one of them, and her fingers explored the common tendon of the soleus and gastrocnemius.

From A Crooked Mile by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]

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