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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Patellar Tendonitis Recovery Time Patellar tendonitis (jumpers knee) is an injured tendon that connects the patella (kneecap)‚ to your shin bone. The patellar tendon works in tandem with the front muscles of your thighs when you extend your knees‚ so you can run‚ kick‚ and jump. However‚ even those who do not participate in sports activities can get patellar tendonitis from the chronic stress on the patella tendon‚ and patellar tendonitis recovery time can last for a couple of weeks‚ to several months
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The musculoskeletal system has many functions to it because it is actually two systems that are put together; muscular and skeletal. The organs that are in these systems are skeletal muscles‚ bones (joints‚ tendons‚ and ligaments). By dividing the two systems into different sections‚ it will make it easier for you‚ the reader‚ to understand and make sense of the information. The muscular system functions are to provide movement‚ protects organs‚ and production of heat. There are many muscles that
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What is Tendonitis? Tendonitis is an injury to a person’s tendon‚ where it becomes irritated and inflamed. The tendon typically swells because of an increased blood flow to the area. This increase in blood flow is the body’s attempt to protect the injury and begin the healing process. A tendon is a band of collagen fibers used to connect muscles to bone. Tendons are vital in the human
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Running Room – Aug. 21‚ 2007 INJURIES 1) Acute Injuries: Cuts‚ scrapes‚ blisters‚ strains‚ sprains‚ bruises‚ etc Usually easily identified and treated “RICE” – Rest‚ Ice‚ Compression‚ Elevation (typically 10-15 min of ice‚ 10 min no ice‚ repeat 2-3x) Removal of cause if applicable (i.e. chronic rubbing will cause blisters) 2) Chronic Injuries: May take weeks‚ months‚ etc to develop Nature of injury more difficult to identify Causes : i. Repetition ii. Surface/Environment iii. Postural
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Bursitis Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin‚ or between a tendon and bone. The condition may be acute[->0] or chronic[->1]. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors Bursae are fluid-filled cavities near joints where tendons or muscles pass over bony projections. They assist movement and reduce friction between moving parts. Bursitis can be caused by chronic overuse‚ trauma‚ rheumatoid arthritis[->2]‚ gout[->3]‚ or infection. Sometimes the
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and is attached to the Achilles tendon. To tie a knot around the tendon‚ slip small tweezers under the tendon and grasp a piece of thread and pull it back through the opening made by the tweezers. Then wrap the free end of thread twice around the tweezers and pull the ends apart to make a knot around the tendon. Make a double knot by wrapping the free end around the tweezers in the opposite direction as you did the first time; pull the knot securely around the tendon. This would be a good time to measure
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More Things To Do Activity 1 Do you feel any of the following? Lack of appetite Loss of weight Slow growth Lack of sleep You might have intestinal worms. Join the Deworming Program of your School. Activity 2 Make a list of foods that are good for the body. What foods have you eaten that are good for the body? Activity 3 Demonstrate a. Proper washing of the hands. b. Proper washing of vegetables and fruits that are eaten raw. Worksheet No. 1 Parts of the
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