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There are tendons all over the body.In our legs arms hands etc.The Achilles tendon runs down the back of yourleg from just below calf into the heel, hence an 'achilles heel' tendon problem.Soccer players often get achilles heel injuries.

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The Achilles tendon is one of the thickest tendons in the human body.


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