Tendon

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Broader Terms

connective tissue, musculoskeletal system

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The Achilles tendon is fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the muscles of the lower leg: the calf muscles.
• Tendons are stretched tightly as they connect the muscle to the bone. If the tendon tears, the end connected to the muscle will
• The scientific name for the Achilles tendon is the calcaneal tendon.
• Tendinitis of the patellar tendon is sometimes called jumper's knee.
• First, there's a pop or a snap. Then an immediate sharp pain in the back of your ankle and lower leg that makes it impossible to
• Ankle Injuries Sprained ankle Footballers ankle Peroneal tendon dislocation more ankle injuries .

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