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soleus

/ˈsəʊ.li.əs/

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noun

/ˈsəʊ.li.əs/C1formalmedical
  • ruШирокая плоская мышца, расположенная в икроножной области ноги, находящаяся под икроножной мышцей, участвующая в подошвенном сгибании стопы.

A broad, flat muscle located in the calf of the leg, situated beneath the gastrocnemius muscle, involved in plantar flexion of the foot.

  1. Calf muscleC1formalmedical

    A broad, flat muscle located in the lower leg beneath the gastrocnemius muscle, involved in plantar flexion of the foot.

    ruКамбаловидная мышца

    • The soleus muscle is essential for maintaining posture while standing.
    • Runners often stretch their soleus to prevent Achilles tendon injuries.
    • The soleus works together with the gastrocnemius to push the foot downward.
Forms
  • solei plural form
  • soleuses plural form
  • solei's possessive plural form
  • soleuses' possessive plural form
  • soleus's possessive singular form