right soleus
Muscular systemLower limbRightFMA22558
Nomenclature
right soleus
musculus soleus (Latin)
muscolo soleo destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Broad flat muscle of the deep posterior compartment of the leg, covered by gastrocnemius; together they form the triceps surae.
Functionentry
Plantar flexion of the foot; stabilises the leg over the ankle in standing.
Originentry
Head and upper third of the posterior surface of the fibula, soleal arch, and soleal line of the tibia.
Insertionentry
Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon, on the calcaneal tuberosity.
Innervationentry
Tibial nerve (S1-S2).
Blood supplyentry
Posterior tibial and fibular arteries.
Clinical notes
Typical site of deep posterior compartment syndrome; its tendinous arch can compress the tibial nerve.
Model