Achilles tendon
Current as of: March 2, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Achilles tendonA tendon attaches muscle to bone. The Achilles tendon, also called the heel cord, attaches the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is the largest tendon in the body and withstands a large amount of weight with each foot movement. The Achilles tendon allows the foot to point downward and enables a person to stand on his or her toes. Current as of: March 2, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine |
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