what tendon attaches the major muscle of the calf to the leg & heel bone?

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what tendon attaches the major muscle of the calf to the leg & heel bone?

2007-02-12 02:15:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Is that the achilles tendon? I'm not exactly sure. That's the only one I know in the foot/leg area.

2007-02-12 02:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

there are two major calf muscles on the back of the leg: the gastrocnemius and soleus. These both combine into the achilles tendon which attaches to the calcanious ankle bone.

2007-02-12 03:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Answers4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

achilles. and you dont wanna tear that!!!!!OUCH!!! thats how i know the answer

2007-02-14 07:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by rocker_chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋