SOLAEUS
\sˈɒliːəs], \sˈɒliːəs], \s_ˈɒ_l_iː__ə_s]\
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Origin: Head and inner surface of shaft of fibula; oblique line and internal border of tibia. Insertion: With gastrocnemius by tendo Achillis into os calcis. Nerve: Internal popliteal. Action: Extends foot; adducts it slightly and rotates it in.
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See Soleus.
By Alexander Duane
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