soleus
English
/səʊˈliː.əs/, /ˈsoʊ.li.əs/
noun
Definitions
- (anatomy) A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.
Etymology
Derived from Latin solea (sandal, sole, bottom of the shoe, sole of a shoe, hoof-guard, fettle).
Origin
Latin
solea
Gloss
sandal, sole, bottom of the shoe, sole of a shoe, hoof-guard, fettle
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
鮃