NORMAL vs RUPTURED Achilles Tendon: The Difference is Striking Great post as always from @instituteofhumananatomy: "Looking at the posterior calf, we can see the gastrocnemius muscle (your "calf muscle") connected to the Achilles tendon - the largest and strongest tendon in your body. HEALTHY ACHILLES: Notice how glossy and smooth this tendon appears, especially at the musculotendinous junction where muscle meets tendon. Clean, distinct boundaries between tissue types. PARTIALLY RUPTURED ACHILLE
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NORMAL vs RUPTURED Achilles Tendon: The Difference is Striking Great post as always from @instituteofhumananatomy: "Looking at the posterior calf, we can see the gastrocnemius muscle (your "calf muscle") connected to the Achilles tendon - the largest and strongest tendon in your body. HEALTHY ACHILLES: Notice how glossy and smooth this tendon appears, especially at the musculotendinous junction where muscle meets tendon. Clean, distinct boundaries between tissue types. PARTIALLY RUPTURED ACHILLE
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