When squeezing the calf muscle of a leg with the leg extended and the foot hanging over the edge of a table, you are performing which test for Achilles tendon rupture?

A. Babinski Test
B. Compression Test
C. Thompson Test
D. Apley Squeeze Test


Answer: C

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