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soleus [′sō·lē·əs] (anatomy) A flat muscle of the calf; origin is the fibula, popliteal fascia, and tibia, and insertion is the calcaneus; plantarflexes the foot. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Progressive adaptation of the soleus H-reflex with daily training at backward walking. That's partly because you've lost flexibility in the calf and the soleus muscle, which is near the ankle. Such dancers should also regularly stretch their gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which tend to be very tight. |
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