Question

Achilles tendon connects

• A. Calf muscles to heel
• B. Thigh muscles to knee
• C. Muscles of buttocks to pelvic girdle
• D. Biceps muscles to shoulder girdle

Answer 1

The correct option is A Calf muscles to heel

• The Achilles tendon is a tough band of fibrous tissue which connects the calf muscles (lower back region of the knee) to the heel bone.
• This tendon is also known as calcaneal tendon.
• The limited supply of blood and the high tensions on these tendons makes it vulnerable to injuries.
• So, the correct answer is 'Calf muscles to heel'.