SOLEUS
\sˈə͡ʊlɪəs], \sˈəʊlɪəs], \s_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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By Princeton University
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By William R. Warner
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A muscle situate at the posterior part of the leg. It is broad, flat, and almost oval; and is attached, above, to the posterior edge of the fibula, to the oblique line on the posterior surface, and to the inner edge of the tibia. It terminates, below, by a large tendon, which unites to that of the gastrocnemius externus, to form the tendo Achillis. This muscle extends the foot on the leg, and conversely.
By Robley Dunglison
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The strongest muscle of the leg. See table of muscles, under muscle.
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In solipeds, a muscle which arises from the superior external tuberosity of the tibia and is inserted into the tendon of the bifemorocalcaneus, of which it is an auxiliary. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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