Morphological variations of the calcaneal tendon: clinical significance

Abstract The calcaneal tendon, the largest and strongest in the human body, is created by the common junction of tendons of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. It is not a homogenous structure, being represented by layers in various arrangements. Morphological variability can be seen in the connec...

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Main Authors: Nicol Zielinska, Robert F. LaPrade, Łukasz Olewnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03748-y