soleus

noun

so·​le·​us ˈsō-lē-əs How to pronounce soleus (audio)
plural solei ˈsō-lē-ˌī How to pronounce soleus (audio)
: a broad flat muscle of the calf of the leg lying immediately beneath the gastrocnemius

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The Lakers are without guard Collin Sexton, who is out because of a right soleus strain. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The star slugger, who has been dealing with a soleus strain in his right calf since mid-September, was left off the roster for the start of the series against the Tampa Rays. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 For those who want gentler exercises, options like the soleus push-up can be performed while sitting. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026 However, he has been called-up after Marseille’s Balerdi, 27, suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soleus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin solea sandal — more at sole

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soleus was in 1676

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soleus

noun
so·​le·​us ˈsō-lē-əs How to pronounce soleus (audio)
plural solei -lē-ˌī How to pronounce soleus (audio) also soleuses
: a broad flat muscle of the calf of the leg that lies deep to the gastrocnemius, arises from the back and upper part of the tibia and fibula and from a tendinous arch between them, inserts by a tendon that unites with that of the gastrocnemius to form the Achilles tendon, and acts to flex the foot
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