The soleus muscle is heavily used for flexion of the foot while the knees are bent. Meaning, this is also the position in which they are effectively trained.

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Overview of the origen, insertion and action of soleus muscle. Learn everything about the anatomy of the soleus at Kenhub!

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The soleus muscle is one of the calf muscles. Learn its anatomy at Bodyworks Prime. Anatomy info such as: the origen, insertion, action, innervation, blood supply and more.

Learn where the important soleus muscles, known as the second heart, are located. Also learn where they attach, and what actions they do.

The gastrocnemius, soleus, and sometimes the plantaris muscle make up the superior part of the posterior compartment of the lower leg.