Calcaneal tendon

[TA] the thick tendon of insertion of the triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus) into the tuberosity of the calcaneus. SYN: tendo calcaneus [TA], Achilles tendon, chorda magna, heel tendon, tendo Achillis.

Chemwatch helps thousands of organisations manage chemical safety. Book a free demo to see how.
Book a Demo →