What is the Achilles tendon?

What is the Achilles tendon?

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It’s in the back of the heel, connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle.Tendons are the long, tough, ropy and fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones. The Achilles tendon is named for the Greek god Achilles.The Achilles tendon helps you walk, run and jump by raising the heel off the ground. It’s very strong, but overstressing it can injure it.