Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
- Type
- Tendon
- Japanese
- アキレス腱
- Reading
- しょうこつけん
- English
- Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
- Latin
- Tendo calcaneus
- Also called
- Calcaneal tendon / Achilles tendon
- Main functions
- Ankle and foot movement / Gait
Connections
Insertion
Part of
Connects
Articles
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