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soleus muscle

/ˈsəʊliəs ˈmʌsəl/

Tradução: Músculo largo e plano localizado na parte inferior da perna, abaixo do músculo gastrocnêmio (gêmeos), responsável pela flexão plantar do pé e pela manutenção da postura ereta.

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/ˈsəʊliəs ˈmʌsəl/C1formalmedical
  • ptMúsculo largo e plano localizado na parte inferior da perna, abaixo do músculo gastrocnêmio (gêmeos), responsável pela flexão plantar do pé e pela manutenção da postura ereta.

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.

    ptMúsculo sóleo

    • 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.