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What does the Achilles tendon do?

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The Achilles, or calcaneal, tendon links the calcaneus (the bone which you can feel in the back of your foot) to three muscles - the gastrocnemius, the soleus and the plantaris. Contraction of these causes plantarflexion (pushing down) of the foot. Also, the neurological integrity of S1 can be tested by inducing a reflex here.

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Why is the tendon called the Achilles tendon?
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