Anatomy
| Origin | Lateral head: Posterolateral aspect of lateral condyle of the femur Medial head: Posterior surface of medial femoral condyle, popliteal surface of femoral shaft |
| Insertion | Posterior surface of the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon |
| Innervation | Tibial nerve (S1, S2) |
| Function | Talocrural joint: Foot plantar flexion Knee joint: Leg flexion |
Soleus
| Origin | Soleal line, medial border of tibia, head of fibula, posterior border of fibula |
| Insertion | Posterior surface of calcaneus (via calcaneal tendon) |
| Innervation | Tibial nerve (S1, S2) |
| Vascularization | Posterior tibial artery and vein |
| Function | Talocrural joint: Foot plantar flexion |
| Clinical relations | Soleus tear, soleus pain |
Gastrocnemius Stretches
Soleus
Self-massage
