1
Q
soleus position
A
deep to gastroc
2
Q
soleus origin
A
soleal line on posterior suface of tibia
posterior surface, upper 1/3 of fibula
fibrous arch between
3
Q
soleus insertion
A
posterior calcaneus via tendocalcaneus
4
Q
soleus action
A
plantarflexes ankle
5
Q
soleus function
A
prevents swaying of the body forwards during standing (postural antigravity role)
6
Q
soleus nerve supply
A
tibial nerve S1, S2
