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The achilles tendon is a tendon located in the back of one's leg. This tendon can be injured by inappropriate use from running, jumping, and climbing.
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What would happen if a tendon was cut?
Where ever the tendon is located (example: finger) movement would not occur there (finger wouldn't be able to move)
Do you need tendons in your heel?
Yes, tendons are essential in the heel. The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, is particularly important as it allows for the movement of the foot, especially in activities like walking, running, and jumping. Without tendons in the heel, these movements would not be possible.
What would cause male castration?
This could result from an injury, a wound, testicular cancer, or voluntary surgery.
How would you assess the calcaneal reflex?
you can observe a calcaneal reflex by striking the calcaneal tendon with the blunt side of a rubber hammer the calcaneal tendon is right above the heal on the backside of the foot, you can feel it easily
What is an orbital injury?
In medical terms, that would refer to an injury to the eye socket.
Why is my Achilles tendon hurt in the morning?
A persons Achilles tendon hurts usually after taking a run. If the Achilles tendon continues to hurt I would see a doctor.
What is the definition of Achilles tendinitis?
If the achilles tendon is ruptured then it would need to be surgically repaired. Most achilles tendinitis treatment involves non-surgical methods. Achilles tendon rupture repair surgery can be successful, but achieving maximum results after a surgery like this is unlikely.
Did I sprain my ankle or is it Achilles Tendonitis?
Your ankle could be sprained. Achilles Tendonitis occurs when your tendon has become irritated and inflamed. This may happen for many reasons. If you have tendonitis the area of your Achilles tendon would be tender, be painful to move, and/or swollen.
Where can you buy an Achilles tendon?
It would have to be a really messed-up person selling it, but try ALDI. You never know.
What movement would you expect to occur during the Achilles reflex?
The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle jerk reflex. If the Achilles tendon is tapped, the foot should jerk towards its plantar surface.
What test would an athletic trainer use to evaluate a rupture Achilles tendon?
Gastrocnemius squeeze test is the most commonly used bedside test for initial evaluation of possible achilles rupture.
What happens if the Achilles tendon is severed?
You won't have control of that foot making walking impossible.
If archilles tendon was cut which muscle action would be affected the most?
The Achilles tendon joins the castronemius muscle and Soleus muscle (These are calf muscles) to the heel bone in the back of the foot You would not be able to lift the back of your foot.
Can you die from Achilles tendon?
The injury is not immediately life threatening. You would not be able to walk on that leg and thus your mobility would be severely impaired. Thus if it happened when you were running away from an attacking bear, you could die. However, the tendon can be repaired by modern medicine so in normal circumstance your life would not be in danger.
Is David Beckham in world cup?
No , he is awaiting surgery on his Achilles tendon. Article from CNN below is from May 16 2010. Sporting icon David Beckham has vowed to battle back to "full fitness" after having surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury has shattered Beckham's hopes of playing for England in his fourth World Cup finals and left many to doubt that the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder would ever play at the top level again.
Who was archilles?
Achilles was one of the best heroes in Greek mythology. No weapon or man could ever harm him when he was young. His mother was a goddess and wanted to share her immortality with him by dipping him into the River Styx so he would have an impenetrable hide. The only thing was that his heel was covered by his mother's thumb, his weak spot. He appeared in Homer's Iliad and was shot by a poisoned arrow in his tendon in his heel. The term Achilles Tendon or Achilles Heel pertains to a person's weakness.
What is the best way to treat an Achilles injury?
The first thing to do when treating an Achilles injury is to make sure that you do not stress the muscle, therefore rest your leg, and elevate if possible. The next thing to do would be to ice the injury to avoid possible swelling. When walking, tape your heel, or use a bandage to keep the muscle compressed. This is a temporary solution, and the next step would be to see a doctor regarding the severity of the injury.
