Soleus (Soleus L)
The M. Soleus (Soleus) is a muscle of the lower leg region. It is responsible for ankle plantar flexion (single-joint, knee-independent), postural stabilization in standing. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Ankle plantar flexion (single-joint, knee-independent), postural stabilization in standing
2/3 on line from medial femoral condyle to medial malleolus
Orientation: Parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower leg
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192
Plantar flexion against resistance with flexed knee (isolated from gastrocnemius)
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Soleus:
2/3 on line from medial femoral condyle to medial malleolus. Orientation: Parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower leg. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Plantar flexion against resistance with flexed knee (isolated from gastrocnemius). This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Soleus is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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