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Achilles tendon n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the fibrous cord that connects the muscles of the calf to the heelbone ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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THE PROBLEM IS THAT MY ACHILLES TENDONS ARE NATURALLY TIGHT, WHICH
KEEPS ME FROM ACHIEVING THAT "JUICY PLIE.
Eccentric reloading also resulted in elimination of focal thickening of
affected Achilles tendons and decreased hypoechocity (improved collagen
fiber organization); other findings that characterize Achilles tendon
histopathology were completely reversed in 73% of people participating
in a controlled eccentric reloading program. Masterkova, 32, had operations on both her achilles tendons last
November and even sat out six lucrative tournies to rest up for Sydney. |
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Achilles tendon - a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf