The Achilles Tendon (which also known as the Cancaneal
Tendon) is the tendon of the muscles of the calf (lower-leg) and is located
above and at the back of both heels. It is attached to the calcaneus (heel bone).
See the page about Posterior
Muscles of the Human Body for
further information about the location of the Achilles (Cancaneal)
tendon - including a larger fully labelled diagram. This may be
particularly interesting
study/revision material for students following courses in Massage or Reflexology
because such courses generally require a good basic knowledge of the
skeletal structures of the hands and feet.
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