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calcaneal tendon

Term ID
UBERON:0003701
Synonyms
  • Achille's tendon
  • Achilles tendon
  • Achilles' tendon
  • tendo Achillis
  • tendo calcaneus
Definition
The Achilles tendon is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles_tendon
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