Nifedipine is a first generation calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. Nifedipine therapy is associated with a low rate of serum enzyme elevations and has been linked to several instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury. Background.
The Achilles tendon or heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon (Latin: Tendo calcaneus), is a tendon of the back of the leg, and the thickest in the human body. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.
Achilles Heel is an old saying about a guy who is invincible except for his heel. the moral is that everybody has a weakness. Example: The spiders are her Achilles Heel or it â¦ means: the only thing that can scare her are spiders.His mother dipped all of Achilles in the river Styx all except his heel. Diagnosing and Treating Heel and Achilles Pain The purpose of your Achilles tendon is to attach the plantaris, soleus and calf muscles to the heel bone. 2  It the body's strongest and largest tendon because of the load your 3  â¦. Orthotic Options When the Side of Your Heel Hurts Foot pain can be utterly crippling.