soleus

American  

[soh-lee-uhs] / ˈsoʊ li əs /

noun

plural

solei, soleuses

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

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Etymology

Origin of soleus

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

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How does soleus compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• soleus vs. gastrocnemius

Example Sentences

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

The soleus is a muscle in the calf.

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

The soleus," she said, "acts when the knee-joint is flexed.

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