The ____ tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is found at the end of the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf and inserts into the calcaneus.

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The calcaneal (i.e., Achilles) tendon is the largest tendon in the body and is found at the end of the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf. It inserts into the calcaneus (heel bone) and is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

The ____ Tendon, the Largest Tendon in the Body, Is