Calcaneal tendon
System
Muscular
SNOMED CT
181705009
Calcaneal tendon
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.
Also known as Achille's tendon, Achilles tendon, Achilles' tendon, calcaneal tendon, tendo Achillis, tendo calcaneus — per UBERON
The Calcaneal tendon is a part of the Muscular.