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soleus muscle

/ˈsəʊliəs ˈmʌsəl/

Traduction: Muscle large et plat situé dans la partie inférieure de la jambe, sous le muscle gastrocnémien, essentiel pour la flexion plantaire du pied et le maintien de la posture en position debout.

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/ˈsəʊliəs ˈmʌsəl/C1formalmedical
  • frMuscle large et plat situé dans la partie inférieure de la jambe, sous le muscle gastrocnémien, essentiel pour la flexion plantaire du pied et le maintien de la posture en position debout.

A broad, flat muscle located in the lower leg, beneath the gastrocnemius, that is essential for plantar flexion of the foot and maintaining posture while standing.

  1. Calf muscleC1formal

    A broad, flat muscle located in the back of the lower leg, beneath the gastrocnemius muscle. It is involved in plantar flexion of the foot and is essential for walking, running, and standing.

    frmuscle soléaire

    • The soleus muscle is often called the 'second heart' because it helps pump blood back up from the legs.
    • Runners often need to stretch their soleus muscle to prevent shin splints.
    • The soleus muscle is primarily composed of slow-twitch fibers, making it resistant to fatigue.