Soleus

Description

• Origin
  • Fibula (head and posterior border, proximal 1/3)
  • Tibia (medial border)
  • Soleal Line
• Insertion
  • Coalesces with the distal Gastrocnemius to form the Achilles Tendon inserting onto the Calcaneus (posterior surface)
• General
  • Contains primarily slow twitch fibers
  • Players a greater role in maintaining strength and endurance
  • Sometimes referred to as the 'Triceps Surae' in conjunction with the gastroc
  • Accessory soleus muscle is the most common accessory muscle in the leg

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Actions

• Plantar Flexion of Foot

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Vascular Supply

• Posterior Tibial Artery

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Nerve

• Tibial Nerve (S1-S2)

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Clinical Significance

• Tennis Leg (Calf Strain or Tear)
• Achilles Tendon Tendonitis
• Achilles Tendon Rupture
• Calcaneal Bursitis

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See Also

• Physical Exam Ankle
• Ankle Anatomy (Main)
• Ankle Pain (Main)

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