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The Achilles tendon or heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon, is a tendon at the back of the lower leg, and is the thickest in the human body. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [excessive citations] It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.
3 Νοε 2023 · Calcaneal tendon, or the Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon of the human musculoskeletal system. It is the common tendon of the two constituting muscles of the triceps surae; gastrocnemius and soleus, attaching them to the posterior surface of calcaneus bone.
The Achilles (calcaneal) tendon is a common tendon shared between the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of the posterior leg. It connects the two muscle groups (collectively, triceps surae) to the calcaneus .
30 Σεπ 2021 · Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs.
25 Αυγ 2022 · Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone.
The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in your body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. Providers sometimes call it the calcaneal tendon.
17 Αυγ 2023 · The Achilles tendon is essential for enabling calf muscles to exert force on the heel, which is necessary for walking or running. Various factors can contribute to Achilles tendon injuries, with specific locations being more commonly affected. This activity explores insertional and non-insertional tendonitis, paratenonitis, and tendon rupture.
Ankle and foot. Achilles tendon. Overview Treatments. Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is the tendon that connects the calf musculature to the heel bone. Inflammation can occur in this tendon after a sudden injury or can occur over time based on the demands placed on the tendon.
Diseases & Conditions. Achilles Tendinitis. Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of the lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body.
10 Οκτ 2023 · Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury, with an estimated lifetime incidence of up to 24% in athletes. Both degenerative and inflammatory changes of the Achilles tendon can occur, sometimes leading to tendinopathy. Inflammation can begin suddenly after an injury or more gradually as a result of wear and tear.
