Courses of Instruction. This section lists and describes all undergraduate and graduate courses taught by the departments of the university. The courses are presented by subject area and arranged in departmental order, alphabetically. The subject name (the heading in large type) is followed by the subject area code in parentheses.
Alternative Titles: calcaneal tendon, tendo calcaneus. Achilles tendon, also called calcaneal tendon, strong tendon at the back of the heel that connects the calf muscles to the heel. The tendon is formed from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (the calf muscles) and is inserted into the heel bone.
Also known as calcaneal spurs or osteophytes, heel spurs are pointed, hooked or shelf-shaped calcium build-ups on the heel bone (calcaneus). While the spurs themselves do not sense pain, their tendency to prod the soft, fatty tissues of the heel can result in severe discomfort with every step you take.