2. Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. The calf muscle is actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. The soleus lies underneath the gastrocnemius.
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3. Achilles tendon - Glossary Entry - Genetics Home Reference
the strong tendon joining the muscles in the calf of the leg to the bone of the heel -- called also tendon of Achilles. Achilles, Greek mythological character. One of the most illustrious of warriors, Achilles was...
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4. OhioHealth - Achilles tendon rupture
Achilles (uh-KIL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It most commonly occurs in people playing recreational sports.
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5. Information Related to Achilles Tendon Tear - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
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6. Achilles Tendon Problems - Caring4Cancer
connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It lets you rise up on your toes and push off when you walk or run.
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7. Common Disorders of the Achilles Tendon
A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. The Achilles tendon runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Also called the “heel cord,” the Achilles tendon<...
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8. Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. A rupture, or tear, can occur when the tendon is overstretched. This injury is very painful. You may hear a popping or snapping noise when the tendon is torn.
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9. Achilles Tendon Tear
The Achilles tendon-also called the heel cord-is a strong, fibrous tissue connecting the heel bone to the muscles of the lower leg. Since the leg muscles are the most powerful muscles in the body, the Achilles tendon is the...
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10. NF Energy » Achilles tendon
FAQ:  What can I do to help prevent Achilles tightness or to decrease pain from tightness in my ankles and feet as a result from running?
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