The soleal line has what attached to it?

The soleal line has what attached to it?

• A. Gastrocnemius
• B. Soleus
• C. Popliteus
• D. Tibialis anterior

Answer: (B)

The soleal line is a landmark on the posterior surface of the tibia where the soleus muscle originates. The soleus arises from the posterior tibia along that line (and from the fibula and interosseous membrane as well), and it works with the gastrocnemius to form the Achilles tendon for plantarflexion of the foot. The other muscles come from different origins or attach elsewhere: gastrocnemius originates from the femur and inserts into the calcaneus via the Achilles tendon; the popliteus attaches from the lateral femoral condyle and inserts on the posterior tibia above the soleal line; tibialis anterior originates from the anterior tibia. So, the soleus is the muscle that attaches to the soleal line.

The soleal line is a landmark on the posterior surface of the tibia where the soleus muscle originates. The soleus arises from the posterior tibia along that line (and from the fibula and interosseous membrane as well), and it works with the gastrocnemius to form the Achilles tendon for plantarflexion of the foot. The other muscles come from different origins or attach elsewhere: gastrocnemius originates from the femur and inserts into the calcaneus via the Achilles tendon; the popliteus attaches from the lateral femoral condyle and inserts on the posterior tibia above the soleal line; tibialis anterior originates from the anterior tibia. So, the soleus is the muscle that attaches to the soleal line.