SOLEUS

soleus, soleus muscle

(noun) a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

soleus (plural solei)

(anatomy) A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.

Anagrams

• Soules, louses, ousels, soules

Source: Wiktionary



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