Origin
Head of fibula, posterior surface of fibula, soleal line & medial border of tibia
Insertion
Posterior surface of the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
Actions
- Plantarflexes the foot at the ankle joint
Innervation
- Tibial nerve (S1- S2)
Blood Supply
- Popliteal artery
- Fibular artery
- Posterior tibial artery
Would you like to learn more about the soleus muscle? Then check out the soleus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Soleus Muscle Anatomy
