A synonym for the calcaneal tendon is the ________ tendon.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


achilles

The calcaneal tendon and Achilles tendon are synonyms. It is the tendon of the heel formed from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and inserted into the calcaneus.

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