Answer:
The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. It is a non elastic, fibrous tissue that attaches the calf (gastroc and soleus muscles) to the heel bone (calcaneus). The primary function of the Achilles tendon is to transmit the power of the calf muscles through the foot to allow for push off when the body is being propelled forward. It also plays an important role in absorbing significant ground reactive forces associated with running and jumping. It is a very powerful tendon however under certain circumstances it can become weak and susceptible to the following injuries.
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