The soleus inserts into which structure?

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Multiple Choice

The soleus inserts into which structure?

Explanation:
The soleus attaches to the heel bone, the calcaneus, through the calcaneal tendon (the Achilles tendon). This tendon is the shared attachment that blends with the gastrocnemius and inserts on the posterior surface of the calcaneus. The other bones listed—navicular, base of the second metatarsal, and cuboid—are not insertion sites for the soleus.

The soleus attaches to the heel bone, the calcaneus, through the calcaneal tendon (the Achilles tendon). This tendon is the shared attachment that blends with the gastrocnemius and inserts on the posterior surface of the calcaneus. The other bones listed—navicular, base of the second metatarsal, and cuboid—are not insertion sites for the soleus.

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