Term Name: calcaneal tendon
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]

Relationships
is part of: triceps surae
is a type of: lower leg connective tissue skeletal ligament tendon
has subtype: calcaneofibular ligament