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How high does the achilles tendon ascend up the leg?
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Achilles' tendon: The Achilles' tendon is comprised of 4 tendons. The medial and lateral gastrocnemius, the plantaris tendon and the soleus tendon. It originates above the knee around the distal femur and attaches to the heel. So answer is just above your knee joint.
Answered 7/11/2015
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