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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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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School

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Analysis confirmed that MYC alone led to increased muscles mass and fiber size in the soleus in comparison to genetically identical mice that did not have MYC pulses but otherwise lived under identical circumstances.

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 also showed a decrease in stiffness compared to preflight, but it did increase gradually over time on the ISS.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

And she passed out, leaving Cosimo plucking his lip irresolutely, and Miss Britomart Belchamber deeply interested in the common tendon of the other soleus and gastrocnemius.

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

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