FuuuuuuuuuuuUUUUn FACTS!
Brad Pitt as Achilles in the movie TROY
- The name of the Achilles tendon come from the great warrior Achilles! Achilles was said to be invincible except for a small section on the back of his ankle, where the tendon lies! HOW NEAT IS THAT!?
- The Achilles tendon is the THICKEST and LOOOOONGEST tendon in the WHOLE BODY! HOW NEAT IS THAT!?
- Taller and obese people tend to have larger Achilles Tendons. HOW NEAT IS THAT!?
- A complete tear of the tendon is more common than partial tears! HOW NEAT IS THAT!?