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Achilles tendon
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.
Achilles tendinitis
One special test for Achilles tendon is the Thompson test. In this test, the patient lies prone and the examiner squeezes the calf muscle. If the Achilles tendon is intact, the foot will plantar flex; if there is an Achilles tendon rupture, the foot will not move. This test helps to determine the presence or absence of an Achilles tendon injury.
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Yes. And it can be very painful when it rips off its attachment site. Two common tendon strains occur at the Achilles tendon at the calcareous insertion, and also the quadriceps insertion on the tibial tuberosity.
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
The Achilles tendon is neither bone nor cartilage. It is, unsurprisingly, a tendon.
Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
Achilles Tendon is located at the back of the ankle. The tough rope like tendon that joins the heel and the calf muscle is achilles tendon.
A persons Achilles tendon hurts usually after taking a run. If the Achilles tendon continues to hurt I would see a doctor.
The Achilles Tendon.
How bad is a Ruptured Achilles tendon
The gastrocnemius muscle is located in the posterior, or back part of the lower leg. The calcaneal tendon, more commonly known as the Achilles Tendon, is what connects the gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus bone.
Achilles tendon is a fibrous connective tissue made from collagen.
The Achilles Tendon is necessary to hold you up so you can walk.