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soleus vs. gastrocnemius

soleus

noun

plural solei soleuses.
  1. a muscle in the calf of the leg, behind the gastrocnemius muscle, that helps extend the foot forward.

gastrocnemius

noun

Anatomy.
plural gastrocnemii
  1. the largest muscle in the calf of the leg, the action of which extends the foot, raises the heel, and assists in bending the knee.