NCIt related terms : SOLEUS MUSCLE; MUSCLE, SOLEUS;
NCIt definition : A muscle located in the back of the lower leg beneath the gastrocnemius muscle. Its
actions involve the flexion of the ankle joint and standing.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A muscle in the crus, in general extending from the tibia and fibula to the
calcaneous; primary function is plantarflexion of the foot.;