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In medical terms, the Achilles tendon is the tendon in the lower leg that connects the lower leg muscles, in particular the calf muscle, to the ankle. If struck hard enough it can strain or break and incapacite someone for many weeks.
It's used also as a term to describe a critical weakness in something that may otherwise be well protected, such as an armys defence, or a company that may be competing with yours for example.
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The heel of the foot is on what side of the body?
The heel of the foot is on the DORSAL side of the body.
Located above the heel what part of the human body is named for a Trojan hero with one fatal flaw?
Achilles' Heel
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 is blood-moss?
blood moss is a type of moss that helps to heel a wound. In other words, it is a type of medicine that helps heel things
Is the heel posterior to the toes on the foot?
The toes are distal to the heel because they are farther away from the origin of the lower leg. To determine distal or proximal, trace the line of the limb from where it attaches to the body. A structure you reach first when tracing that line is proximal.
What is the birth name of Achiles Tartari?
Achiles Tartari's birth name is Achiles Humberto Tartari.
How did the hutus kill tutsis?
the hutus chopped the tutsis' achiles tendon (at the back of the heel) and left them there. the tutsis couldn't move so the hutus came back later to finish them off.
When was Achiles Tartari born?
Achiles Tartari was born in 1901, in Campinas, So Paulo, Brazil.
Can you list the tendons in the body?
Achiles
Who is the greatest Trojan hero?
Achiles
When you stretch your leg you feel pulling in your heal?
You probably have poor flexibility/injury in your achiles tendon (heel) area, gradually stretching using the right exercises should help improve this. In you want peace of mind go to a local physiotherapist for a diagnosis.
What is the strong tendon at the back of the ankle?
Achiles Tendon
Who is the true hero of the Trojan War?
achiles
Who forged a shield for achiles?
Hephaestus by the request of Achilles mother, Thetis.
What heel was Achilles week heel?
The left heel was Achilles week heel.
What is Achiles background or history?
Achilles is known as the greatest Greek hero. You can read all about him in the book about Trojan War.
What does heel by the heel mean?
Many of us get heal and heel confuse and BasicallyHeal means to feel betterWhile heel means the shoe heel or the foot
