The Achilles tendon which connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. Despite that it can still rupture. This is when the tendon becomes overstretched, and it can tear partially or completely. It most commonly occurs in people playing sports as it requires great force to rupture the tendon.
The ankle joint is comprised of 3 joints, that work with one another to allow a wide range of movement such as being able to make a circle with our feet, point them up and down as well as twisting…
The lower leg consists of tibia and fibula (the two bones between the knee and the ankle). The main muscle that is found in the lower leg that is responsible for walking, balance as well as running and jumping, the…