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Soleus
Meaning: A deep calf muscle responsible for plantar flexion.
In practice: The soleus works hard during long-distance running.
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Which word means: Pear-shaped muscle from the anterior sacrum to the greater trochanter that externally rotates the hip.
Answer: Piriformis
Which word means: The longest muscle in the body, running diagonally across the thigh.
Answer: Sartorius
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