soleus

Question 1

soleus position

Answer 1

deep to gastroc

Question 2

soleus origin

Answer 2

soleal line on posterior suface of tibia
posterior surface, upper 1/3 of fibula
fibrous arch between

Question 3

soleus insertion

Answer 3

posterior calcaneus via tendocalcaneus

Question 4

soleus action

Answer 4

plantarflexes ankle

Question 5

soleus function

Answer 5

prevents swaying of the body forwards during standing (postural antigravity role)

Question 6

soleus nerve supply

Answer 6

tibial nerve S1, S2