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back sinew — noun : the large flexor tendon at the back of the cannon bones of quadrupeds called also back tendon … Useful english dictionary
tendon of achilles — tendon located in the back of the foot and ankle … English contemporary dictionary
Tendon, Achilles — A tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is one of the longest tendons in the body. It is also formally called the tendo Achilles or the tendo calcaneus, the calcaneus being the heel bone.… … Medical dictionary
Bowed tendon — Tendinitis/tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. Many times, the tendon tissue is torn. A bowed tendon is a horseman s term for a tendon after a horse has sustained an injury that caused the tendon fibers to be torn, and then healed with bowed… … Wikipedia
Mucous sheaths on back of wrist — The mucous sheaths of the tendons on the back of the wrist. Gray s subject #126 459 The mucous sheat … Wikipedia
Achilles tendon — A tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is one of the longest tendons in the body. It is also formally called the tendo Achilles or the tendo calcaneus, the calcaneus being the heel bone.… … Medical dictionary
Achilles tendon — Anat. the tendon joining the calf muscles to the heel bone. Also, Achilles tendon. [1900 05] * * * ▪ anatomy also called calcaneal tendon strong tendon at the back of the heel that connects the calf muscles to the heel. The tendon is… … Universalium
Central tendon of diaphragm — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = centrum tendineum diaphragmatis GraySubject = 117 GrayPage = 406 Caption = The diaphragm. Under surface. (Central tendon visible as large white central arch.) Caption2 = The thoracic aspect of the diaphragm … Wikipedia
Achilles' tendon — n. the tendon connecting the heel with the calf muscles. * * * Achilles tendon noun The attachment of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles of the calf of the leg to the heel bone • • • Main Entry: ↑Achillean * * * Achilles tendon, the strong… … Useful english dictionary
Achilles tendon — UK [əˌkɪliːz ˈtendən] / US [əˌkɪlɪz ˈtendən] noun [countable] Word forms Achilles tendon : singular Achilles tendon plural Achilles tendons medical the tendon that joins the muscles in the back of your lower leg to the muscles in your heel … English dictionary
