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Noun
1. soleus muscle
Wikipedia definition
2. Soleus muscleIn humans and some other mammals, the soleus is a powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg. It runs from just below the knee to the heel, and is involved in standing and walking. It is closely connected to the gastrocnemius muscle and some anatomists consider them to be a single muscle, the triceps surae. Its name is derived from the Latin word, "solea," meaning "sandal. " The soleus is located in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg.
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Other forms
平目筋 【ひらめきん】比目魚筋 【ひらめきん】

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