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Yes, it is possible to sprain your Achilles tendon. This can happen from activities that put a lot of stress on the tendon, such as running or jumping. Symptoms of an Achilles tendon sprain may include pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the ankle.
You would not be able to walk, or place any pressure on your heel.
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The triceps surae insert in common into the tendon?
Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon
Is the Achilles tendon in the knee heel or toe?
The Achilles tendon is neither in the knee, heel, nor toe. It is the large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
What is the tendon that is named after a Greek mythical hero?
The Achilles tendon is named after the Greek mythical hero Achilles. It is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Is the Achilles tendon bone or cartilage?
The Achilles tendon is neither bone nor cartilage; it is a strong fibrous band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Where is your Achilles tendon at?
A late legend has Achilles' goddess-mother dipping him in the River Styx to make him invulnerable, but holding him by the heel, didn't immerse that part. Crafty Paris shot him in the heel with an arrow, and so killed him. The word Achilles heel is used as an expression for someone's vulnerability. The tendon attaching the calf muscle to the heel is now called the Achilles tendon.
Did I sprain my ankle or is it Achilles Tendonitis?
Your ankle could be sprained. Achilles Tendonitis occurs when your tendon has become irritated and inflamed. This may happen for many reasons. If you have tendonitis the area of your Achilles tendon would be tender, be painful to move, and/or swollen.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the achilles tendon caused by excesive stress in the tendon?
Achilles tendinitis is the medical term used to describe inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by excessive stress on the tendon. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and stiffness in the back of the heel. Treatment usually involves rest, ice, stretching exercises, and in severe cases, physical therapy or surgery.
The triceps surae insert in common into the tendon?
Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon
The achilles tendon is in the knee or heel?
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
Is the Achilles tendon in the heel knee or toe?
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
Where is the Achilles tendo located?
Achilles Tendon is located at the back of the ankle. The tough rope like tendon that joins the heel and the calf muscle is achilles tendon.
Why is my Achilles tendon hurt in the morning?
A persons Achilles tendon hurts usually after taking a run. If the Achilles tendon continues to hurt I would see a doctor.
What is the the longest tendon in the body?
The Achilles Tendon.
What is the tough connective tissue that ties the gastronomic muscle to the calcaneous muscle?
The gastrocnemius muscle is located in the posterior, or back part of the lower leg. The calcaneal tendon, more commonly known as the Achilles Tendon, is what connects the gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus bone.
What is a Achilles?
How bad is a Ruptured Achilles tendon
What is the Achilles tendon and what does it help move?
The Achilles Tendon is necessary to hold you up so you can walk.
What type of tissue is your Achilles tendon?
Achilles tendon is a fibrous connective tissue made from collagen.
