%0 Journal Article
%T Gross Anatomy: Achilles Tendon.
%A Kayce J
%A Kayce J
%A Kayce J
%J Clin Podiatr Med Surg
%V 39
%N 3
%D Jul 2022
%M 35717058
%F 0.769
%R 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.03.003
%X The Achilles tendon is well known as the strongest tendon within the body. Its anatomic composition is unique to allow absorption of extreme loads. Historically, there has been a longstanding belief that rupture of the Achilles tendon occurs within a "watershed" region of ischemia. However, experimental data have demonstrated uniform hemodynamic flow throughout the tendon to challenge this widespread notion.