Achilles tendon - Wikipedia
These muscles, acting via the tendon, cause plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint, and (except the soleus) flexion at the knee. Abnormalities of the Achilles tendon include inflammation (Achilles tendinitis), degeneration, rupture, and becoming embedded with cholesterol deposits .
Achilles tendon: Function, location, Thompson test | Kenhub
2023年11月3日 · Calcaneal tendon, or the Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon of the human musculoskeletal system. It is the common tendon of the two constituting muscles of the triceps surae; gastrocnemius and soleus, attaching them to …
Achilles Tendon (Calcaneal Tendon): Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
2023年12月7日 · The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and helps them move your foot and ankle. When you contract (squeeze) a muscle, its tendons pull the attached bone, making it move. They’re like levers that help bones move when your muscles contract and expand.
Achilles tendinitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2021年9月30日 · Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs.
Achilles Tendinitis: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Achilles tendinitis (also spelled tendonitis) is inflammation of the tissue that connects your calf muscle to your heel (Achilles tendon). Inflammation is your body’s response to injury or disease. Achilles tendinitis is a common condition in runners. When you run, your calf muscles help raise you up on your toes.
Achilles Tendon - Physiopedia
The Achilles (calcaneal) tendon is a common tendon shared between the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of the posterior leg. It connects the two muscle groups (collectively, triceps surae) to the calcaneus.
Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Achilles Tendon
2023年8月8日 · Located in the posterior aspect of the lower leg, the Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body with the ability to resist large tensile forces. It attaches the muscles of the posterior calf, namely the confluence of the distal attachment of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus.
Achilles Tendon Stretches and Strength Exercises - Healthline
2023年4月3日 · Instructions and videos guide you through Achilles tendon stretches and exercises that you can use to speed your recovery from injury, improve mobility, and prevent future injuries.
Achilles Tendon Anatomy, Origin & Function | Body Maps - Healthline
2018年1月21日 · The calcaneal tendon, also known as the tendon of Achilles, is a posterior leg tendon — a fibrous connective tissue that joins muscles in the back of the leg. It is formed when the soleus...
Achilles Tendinopathy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年8月17日 · The Achilles tendon is essential for enabling calf muscles to exert force on the heel, which is necessary for walking or running. [6] Various factors can contribute to Achilles tendon injuries, with specific locations being more commonly affected. This activity explores insertional and non-insertional tendonitis, paratenonitis, and tendon rupture.
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