Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
| Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
| - SOLEUS - | |
| ORIGIN: | Soleal line and middle third of posterior border of tibia and upper quarter of posterior shaft of fibula including neck |
| INSERTION: | Tendo calcaneus to middle of three facets on posterior surface of calcaneus |
| ACTION: | Plantar flexes foot (assists venous return) |
| NERVE: | Tibial nerve (S1, 2) |