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The achilles tendon is in the knee or heel?
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
What is the tendon attached to the heel and calf called?
There are many muscles that attach to the calcaneus, but the two biggest ones are the gastrocnemius and soleus. These two muscles attach to the calcaneus, via the achilles tendon. The other muscles are: the foot intrinsic muscles, so they begin and end only in the foot, and the plantaris, which attaches to the femur, and travels down to the calcaneus.
Is the Achilles tendon bone or cartilage?
The Achilles tendon is neither bone nor cartilage. It is, unsurprisingly, a tendon.
Is the Achilles tendon in the heel knee or toe?
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
The triceps surae insert in common into the tendon?
Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon
Where is the Achilles tendo located?
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.
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 the longest tendon in the body?
The Achilles Tendon.
What is a Achilles?
How bad is a Ruptured Achilles tendon
What is the tough connective tissue that ties the gastronomic muscle to the calcaneous muscle?
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.
Why is the tendon above the heel called the Achilles heel?
It was named after the hero "Achilles", who was killed when an arrow penetrated his heel.
What is the Achilles tendon and what does it help move?
The Achilles Tendon is necessary to hold you up so you can walk.
