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The Human Body Illustration of the human muscular system from a side view, showing detailed muscles throughout the body with labels identifying major muscles in the head, torso, arms, and legs. Illustration of the human leg from the front showing major muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the thigh and lower leg, each labeled for anatomical reference. diagram of rigid skeletons worked by muscles Posterior anatomical illustration of the right leg showing muscles and the sciatic nerve branching from the sacral plexus, with labeled nerves, muscles, and tendons throughout the thigh and calf.

soleus muscle: References & Edit History

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Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Problems in Diagnosis and Treatment of Soleus Muscle Injuries—Narrative Review and Case Report. Jan 09, 2026
Media added. Dec 04, 2023
Add new Web site: Verywell Health - The Anatomy of the Soleus Muscle. Oct 03, 2019
Add new Web site: Healthline - Soleus. May 06, 2014
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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