<P> The Achilles tendon or heel cord , also known as the calcaneal tendon , is a tendon of the back of the leg , and the thickest in the human body . It serves to attach the plantaris , gastrocnemius ( calf ) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus ( heel ) bone . These muscles , acting via the tendon , cause plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle , and ( except soleus ) flexion at the knee . </P>
<P> The Achilles tendon or heel cord , also known as the calcaneal tendon , is a tendon of the back of the leg , and the thickest in the human body . It serves to attach the plantaris , gastrocnemius ( calf ) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus ( heel ) bone . These muscles , acting via the tendon , cause plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle , and ( except soleus ) flexion at the knee . </P>
the gastrocnemius muscle attaches to which tarsal bone via the achilles tendon
the gastrocnemius muscle attaches to which tarsal bone via the achilles tendon
the calcaneus ( heel ) bone
the calcaneus ( heel ) bone