The common name for the Calcaneal Tendon is best known as Achilles Tendon.   This is a major tendon for the legs and one of the longer tendons in your body.  The tendon stretches from the heel to the calf muscles.  Interestingly for women, wearing high heels increases the stress on the tendon.   Non-athletes, amateur athletes or professional athletes can have an Achilles tendon injury.

You have probably all heard the Greek myth:  The baby Achilles was foretold that he ...