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	You are in Glossary > Q. A •  B •  C •  D •  E •  F •  G •  H •  I •  J •  K •  L •  M •  N •  O •  P •  Q •  R •  S •  T •  U •  V •  W •  X •  Y •  Z Glossary - Q Copyright ©2010 Officite The strongest and largest tendon, the Achilles tendon connects muscles in the lower leg with the heel bone. Sports that tighten the calf muscles, such as basketball, running and high-jumping can overstress this tendon and cause a strain (Achilles tendinitis) or a rupture. A direct blow to the foot, ankle, or calf can also cause it.