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Soleus

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Anatomy pictures

Soleus - posterior view
Soleus - posteromedial view

Referred pain pattern

Soleus - pain pattern

Muscle Type

  • Postural
    • Shortens when overactivated

Symptoms

  • Heel pain
  • 'Growing' pains
  • Edema of foot and ankle
  • Restricted dorsiflexion
  • Lower back pain
  • Shin splints
  • Posterior compartment syndrome

Muscular attachments

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Myofascial lines

Dorsal line: