achilles' tendon

Meanings

• noun

  The achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It is the strongest tendon in the human body and facilitates walking, running, and jumping.

• noun

  The achilles tendon is named after the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have been vulnerable in his heel.

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Variants

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Achilles tendon , Achilles tendons , achilles tendons

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the Greek hero Achilles, who was said to have been vulnerable in his heel.

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Trivia

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1. The achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the human body.

2. Achilles' tendinitis is a common injury among athletes, particularly runners and football players.

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Related Concepts

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1. Achilles' heel: A weakness or vulnerability in a person or thing.

2. Achilles' tendinitis: An inflammation or injury of the achilles tendon.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Achilles' heel refers to a vulnerability or weakness that can be exploited. The term has been used metaphorically to describe any weakness or vulnerable point in a person or thing.

How to Memorize "achilles' tendon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the back of your leg. The achilles tendon is the large band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the achilles tendon with the Greek hero Achilles, who had a vulnerability in his heel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Achilles' Achilles Affects All Athletes' to help remember the name of this important tendon.

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