soleus

noun

so·​le·​us ˈsō-lē-əs 

plural solei ˈsō-lē-ˌī 

: a broad flat muscle of the calf of the leg lying immediately beneath the gastrocnemius

Examples of soleus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Complete three to five soleus stretches each session. —Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025

It’s made up of two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. —Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2025

In the 79th game of the Bucks’ 2023-24 campaign, Antetokounmpo suffered a left soleus (calf) strain against the Celtics. —Sam Amick, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025

Last season, Antetokounmpo missed the Bucks’ first-round series against the Indiana Pacers with a left soleus (calf) strain. —Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin solea sandal — more at sole

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soleus

• coleus

Medical Definition

soleus

noun

so·​le·​us ˈsō-lē-əs 

plural solei -lē-ˌī  also soleuses

: a broad flat muscle of the calf of the leg that lies deep to the gastrocnemius, arises from the back and upper part of the tibia and fibula and from a tendinous arch between them, inserts by a tendon that unites with that of the gastrocnemius to form the Achilles tendon, and acts to flex the foot