soleus

IPA: sˈoʊɫiʌs

A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.

Examples of "soleus" in Sentences

Soleus is vestigial in the horse.
The soleus is superficial middle of the tibia.
The soleus is superficial midshaft of the tibia.
Along with the soleus muscle it forms the calf muscle.
Amplitude of the human soleus H reflex during walking and running.
Deep to the gastrocnemius farther from the skin is the soleus muscle.
Superficial to the soleus closer to the skin is the gastrocnemius muscle.
The soleus exhibits significant morphological differences across species.
The soleus is located in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg.
The triceps surae consists of the soleus and the two heads of the gastrocnemius.