The Achilles tendon is fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the calf muscles, and the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. Contracting the calf muscles pulls the Achilles tendon, which pushes the foot downward, enabling people to stand on their toes, walk, run, jump, etc.
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