Achilles' tendon

The Achilles' tendon or heel (tendo Achillis) or the calcaneal tendon (tendo calcaneus) is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.

Related Topics:
Tendon - Leg - Gastrocnemius - Soleus - Muscle - Calcaneus

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Achilles' heel is also a common expression for the single vulnerable spot in something or someone (in reference to the Achilles story from Greek Mythology).

Related Topics:
Achilles - Greek Mythology

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