soleus
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9.1
- noun
- /ˈsoʊliəs/
- Specialized
:
soleo
- A two-channel EMG amplifier records the surface electromyographic signal over the tibialis anterior and soleus muscles.
- soleus muscle
- gastrocnemius and soleus
Examples
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For similar reasons, coactivation of soleus and gastrocnemius with one electrode can also be useful and was often the recorded goal of implantation.
Academic text (2001) -
After one or five days, leukocyte infiltration and muscle recovery were assessed in the soleus or medial gastrocnemius muscles.
Academic text (2005) -
And that we found somewhat greater growth in the Soleus muscle and really no difference, no substantial difference in the gastrocnemius.
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Surface EMG electrodes were placed over the tibialis anterior and soleus muscles.
Academic text (2001) -
The hammertap at the tendon results in a reflexive electromyographic (EMG) response in the soleus muscle of the lower leg.
Academic text (2004) -
The soleus is a key muscle involved in standing and walking as it helps stabilize the ankle.
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During calf raises, both the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles work together to lift the heel off the ground.
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Stretching the soleus can help relieve tension and improve flexibility in the calf area.
Synonyms
A flat part at the back of the lower leg that bends the foot down at the ankle
Compounds
- Specialized
A flat part at the back of the lower leg that bends the foot down at the ankle
Surface Forms
Etymology
Soleus comes from the Latin word solea, meaning 'sandal' or the 'sole' (the bottom of the foot), and you can see the same idea in the English word sole. The muscle is flat and sits under the calf like the sole of a shoe, which is why it helps you stand and walk.