English Explanatory Dictionary

soleus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.

Pronunciation

/səʊˈliː.əs/ /səˈliː.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-soleus.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-soleus2.wav /ˈsoʊ.li.əs/

Word forms

soleus solei

Etymology

Clipping of musculus soleus, a relative adjective to Latin solum.

Derived words

soleal
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