Tendinosis is also associated with the aging process. Anatomy. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It is formed by the merging together of the upper calf muscles and inserts into the back of the heel bone. Its blood supply comes from the muscles above and the bony attachment below.
Today, alligator farming is a large, growing industry in Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. These states produce a combined annual total of some 45,000 alligator hides. Alligator hides bring good prices and hides in the 6 to 7-ft range have sold for $300 each.
In 2006 Florida was shocked by three fatal alligator attacks on humans. Prior to 2006, only 17 alligator-related deaths (PDF) had been recorded in the State since 1948. However, within a single week in May 2006, alligators killed three women.