Soleus

How it is used

Appears in calf anatomy and discussions of standing and running mechanics.

Example sentences

1. The model placed the soleus beneath the larger surface muscle.

   The model highlights the muscle's deeper position.

2. The lecturer discussed the soleus when explaining quiet standing.

   Standing provides a function beyond obvious sporting movement.

Common collocations

• soleus muscle
• soleus activity

Related terms

• muscleA soft body tissue that can contract and relax to move parts of the body; skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons.
• tendonA tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone, such as the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle.

More terms: Muscles & the Body

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• quadriceps
• core
• abs
• glutes
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• mobility
• ligament
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• trapezius