## Anatomy ### Origin - [[Fibula]] (shin) - [[Tibia]] (shin) ### Insertion - Posterior surface of the [[Achilles Tendon]] ## Function - Plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle - Pointing the toes - Reversed origin insertion action - When standing, the [[Calcaneus Bone]] becomes the fixed origin of the muscle - Stabilizes the tibia on the calcaneus, limiting forward sway ## References - [Soleus - Physiopedia](https://www.physio-pedia.com/Soleus)