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Creative Glossary > Artist Anatomy > Soleus

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Term:	Soleus
Subcategory:	General
Definition:	Part of the lower leg, the soleus includes the posterior surfaces of tibia and fibula. It is located at the achilles tendon to the bone of the heel. It works the same way as the gastrocnemius; it is responsible for straightening the joint of the ankle, pointing the left or right foot, or lifting a person onto the ball of his/her foot.

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