calcaneal tendon


cal·ca·ne·al ten·don

[TA] the thick tendon of insertion of the triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus) into the tuberosity of the calcaneus. Synonym(s): tendo calcaneus [TA], Achilles tendon, chorda magna, heel tendon, tendo Achillis

tendon

(ten'don) [L. tendo, stem tendin-, tendon] Fibrous connective tissue serving for the attachment of muscles to bones and other parts. Synonym: sinew; tendo

Achilles tendon

See: Achilles tendon

annular tendon

Annulus of Zinn.

calcaneal tendon

Achilles tendon.

central tendon

, central tendon of diaphragmThe central portion of the diaphragm, consisting of a flat aponeurosis into which the muscle fibers of the diaphragm are inserted.

conjoined tendon

A single tendon that is connected to the ends of two different muscles. Synonym: conjoint tendon

conjoint tendon

conjoined tendon

hamstring tendon

hamstring (1).

heel tendon

Achilles tendon.

tendon of Todaro

A bundle of collagen fibers of variable thickness that connects the wall of the right atrium and the valve of the inferior vena cava.

tendon of Zinn

See: Zinn, Johann