2023年9月19日 · Anatomy and functions of the soleus muscle shown with 3D model animation. The soleus muscle is a wide flat leg muscle found on the posterior leg. It runs from just below the knee to the heel and lays immediately deep to the gastrocnemius.

2024年6月10日 · This article explains the anatomy of the soleus muscle, how it works, and common injuries or conditions that might affect it. What Is the Soleus Muscle? The soleus muscle originates from the back side of your upper tibia, or shin bone.

The soleus is a complex, multi-pennate muscle in humans, normally having a separate (posterior) aponeurosis from the gastrocnemius muscle. Most soleus muscle fibers originate from each side of the anterior aponeurosis, attached to the tibia and fibula.

Located in superficial posterior compartment of the leg Soleus is a powerful lower limb muscle, which is situated deep to the gastronemius muscle. Together with gastronemius and plantaris, it forms the calf muscle or triceps surae.

2025年1月19日 · The soleus muscle is one of the calf muscles (triceps surae) in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg which sits deep to gastrocnemius. It is much bigger than gastrocnemius and is the primary plantar flexor.

Discover the anatomy, function, and clinical relevance of the soleus muscle, key in foot plantarflexion and leg stability.

2024年5月10日 · Soleus Muscle Anatomy. The soleus muscle is the deeper or the two calf muscles, found underneath the gastrocnemius muscle on the back of the lower leg. As well as plantarflexing the ankle, soleus also plays an important role in maintaining posture.

2024年2月3日 · The Soleus muscle is a large muscle, flatter than the gastrocnemius, that is named for its resemblance to a sole, the flat fish that reclines on its side on the sea floor. The soleus is located deep to the gastrocnemius and is the “workhorse” of plantarflexion.

2025年1月21日 · The Soleus muscle lies beneath the more superficial gastrocnemius muscle, which together with the soleus forms the calf muscle or the triceps surae. It is situated in the back part of the lower leg. Structure. Shape: The Soleus is a broad, flat muscle, resembling the sole of a shoe (hence the name ‘Soleus’).

2025年1月31日 · The soleus muscle is a major muscle of the calf. It plays a key role in walking and running by plantarflexing the foot. The tendons of the soleus, gastrocnemius, and plantaris muscles combine to form the Achilles tendon, the thickest …