Soleus (Noun)
Meaning
A broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The soleus muscle plays a vital role in plantarflexion, the movement of pointing the foot downward.
- Strengthening the soleus through calf raises and other exercises can help improve ankle stability and reduce the risk of injury.
- When the soleus muscle contracts, it helps to slow down the forward movement of the tibia bone during activities such as running.
- A strained soleus muscle is a common injury in athletes who participate in high-impact sports that involve sudden changes of direction.
- The soleus muscle consists of two separate parts: the pars soleus and the pars tendinosa, which are both derived from embryonic mesenchyme.