Term Name: | calcaneal tendon |
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Synonyms: | Achille's tendon, Achilles tendon, Achilles' tendon, tendo Achillis, tendo calcaneus |
Definition: | The Achilles tendon is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0003701] |