Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is a tough band of threadlike tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is also called the calcaneal tendon. The calf muscles unite into one band of tissue‚ which becomes the Achilles tendon at the low end of the calf. The Achilles tendon then inserts into the heel bone. Small sacs of fluid called bursa cushion the Achilles tendon at the heel. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. When the calf
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The Achilles Tendon is one of the largest tendons in the body. The scientific name for the Achilles Tendon is Calcaneal Tendon which adheres to the calf muscle and heel bone which allows for active range of motion (AROM) which consist of running‚ jumping and walking. The outer layer of the Achilles tendon is the paratenon layer then tertiary fibre bundle which holds the primary fibre bundle‚collagen fiber and collagen fibril. Ropes have the same structural base as the Achilles tendon‚ when you pull
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Achilles Tendon Injury 1. Anatomy: 2. Pathology: – Achilles tendonitis – Achilles tendon rupture – Achilles tendon avulsion Anatomy • Largest tendon in the body • Achilles tendon forms from the union of gastrocnemius (medial and lateral) and soleus tendons • Blood supply: posterior tibial artery Imaging • • Figure 1. Normal MRI of the Achilles tendon demonstrates this to be a well defined hypointense (dark) structure (arrow) inserting onto the calcaneus‚ thereafter becoming
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Achilles tendonitis is the inflammation of the achilles tendon and it restrains both the athletes performance and endurance. The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. This tendon is used everyday when you walk‚ run‚ and jump. The achilles tendon is about six centimeters long. There are two different types of achilles tendonitis‚ both are based off of which part of the tendon is inflamed. Noninsertional achilles tendonitis damages the fibers
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Achilles Rupture Introduction Although Achilles ruptures are not commonly seen in Primary care a missed diagnosis has significant implications. What causes Achilles rupture? The factors leading to rupture of achilles can be divided into two categories: a) Intrinsic factors- This tendon bears high loads. It is estimated that up to 10 times body weight goes across this tendon when running. In addition it spans three joint (knee‚ ankle and subtalar joints). There is a zone of relative avascularity
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Enter Achilles Lloyd Newson Enter Achilles automatically triggers‚ to an audience‚ the connotations of the Achilles heel or Achilles tendon which from Greek mythology has gained the label as area of weakness. However‚ Enter Achilles was initially an idea provoked by Lloyd Newsons own experiences. In the early 1980’s Newson injured his hamstring and Achilles tendon in a ballet class he was taking. Whilst hospitalised only Newsons Female and homosexual friends came to visit him and show their
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common is called the Achilles Tendinitis. Causes of Achilles tendinitis: Achilles tendinitis is an injury on or an abuse of the Achilles tendon‚ a group of tissues that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle on the leg. It is common to runners who drastically change their run duration or the pace of their run in a small period of time. It is also common to middle-aged people who play sports that is not in an everyday basis. Sports that mainly uses the legs. Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis: It is
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understanding Homer’s input of emotion on the battlefield of Troy. Achilles creates this emotion throughout the epic. He shows his anger in three ways. First‚ he leaves command with his soldiers. Second‚ he curses the Greeks. And finally he kills Hektor to avenge Patroklos. He is justified in revenge because Agamemnon dishonored him by taking his concubine. He has a right to get revenge and reclaim his honor because he is a superior fighter. Achilles‚ however‚ was taken over by anger and acts dishonorably
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D’Alessandro 345-102-MQ World Views September 26th‚ 2013 Achilles the "Godlike" Worrior Although Achilles was merely a mortal‚ he was a representation of strength by winning all combats‚ during the war‚ which was considered as extremely valuable to his fellow Greeks. Achilles was excelent at everything he did. He may not have be known for his intelligence‚ but he was known for his heroism and extreme stregth. As the seer said "...Achilles‚you-the most violent man alive- you can perform the rites
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of the Swift Runner Achilles is classic literatures’ greatest characters ever engraved on paper. Achilles‚ son of Peleus‚ King of Myrmidons‚ and Thetis‚ sea nymph‚ comes to Troy as part of a Greek force led by King Agamemnon. Unlike most protagonists‚ Achilles does not develop significantly over the course of the epic. As the story unravels Achilles wrath for Agamemnon intensifies‚ but only after the death of Patroclus does he redirect his rage towards Hector. Achilles’ bloodlust‚ wrath‚ and pride
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