The ____ tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is found at the end of the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf and inserts into the calcaneus.

A. extensor retinaculum
B. calcaneal (i.e., Achilles)
C. flexor hallucis longus
D. gluteus


Answer: B

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