Achilles/calcaneal/heel tendon (chorda magna, tendo calcaneus)

Introduction

Tendon of the gastrocnemius & soleus attaching to the tuberosity of the calcaneus.

Pathology

• Achilles tendonitis
• Achilles tendon rupture
  • content of collagen 3 vs collagen 1 renders tendon susceptible to injury

More general terms

• tendon

Additional terms

• Achilles tendon rupture/tear
• Achilles tendonitis; posterior tibial tendonitis

Component of

• ankle