The Achilles tendon or heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon, is a tendon at the back of the lower leg, and is the thickest in the human body. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone. Have you ever injured your achilles tendon?

The recovery time for torn Achilles tendon is 3 to 8 weeks. Did you know this?