Achilles tendon (Calcaneal Tendon)

A fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of the calf to the heel BONE.


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Posterior view of the foot and leg, showing the Achilles tendon ('tendo calcaneus'). The gastrocnemius muscle is cut to expose the soleus.

Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles Tendon Tear.

Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles tendon rupture seen at sonography: discontinuity over several centimeters (red line). No fracture or avulsion (radiograph).

Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles tendon rupture

Surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Achilles tendon rupture

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Achilles tendon rupture

Demonstration of the right foot in pronation, neutral and supinated subtalar joint placements. Over-pronation (excessive pronation) occurs when the ankle begins to roll inward by more than 5 degrees, demonstrated with the arrows

Achilles tendinitis

This photo demonstrates a calf raise exercise that can be performed to strengthen two of the major ankle plantar flexor muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. This exercise can be performed with minimal to no equipment. A step can be added under the foot to enhance range of motion and weights can be added to increase the resistance Floyd, R.T. (2009). Manual of Structural Kinesiology. New York, NY: McGraw Hill

Achilles tendinitis

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