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This is incorrect. The Achilles tendon inserts at the calcaneus bone, specifically the calcaeneal tuberosity. The navicular bone contains a tuberosity for the insertion of the part of the tibialis posterior tendon.
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c
Navicular bone
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This is incorrect. The Achilles tendon inserts at the calcaneus bone, specifically the calcaneal tuberosity, not at the tibia.
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e
Tibia
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This is incorrect. The Achilles tendon inserts at the calcaneus bone, specifically the calcaneal tuberosity. The talus is part of the ankle joint, articulating with the calcaneus to form the heel. Being the most superior of the tarsal bones it is responsible for transmitting the weight of the body to the calcaneus.
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b
Talus bone
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This is correct. The Achilles tendon inserts at the calcaneal tuberosity of the calcaneus bone of the foot.
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a
Calcaneal tuberosity
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This is incorrect. The Achilles tendon inserts at the calcaneus bone, specifically the calcaneal tuberosity. The cuneiforms are the location of insertion for many muscles including but not limited to tibialis anterior and part of tibialis posterior.
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d
The cuneiforms
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Achilles tendonitis
Topic
145
Orthopaedics
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A 22 year old male patient presents to the GP with ankle pain. This pain is at the back of his left ankle and has been present intermittently for the past six months. There is no history of trauma.

The GP diagnoses Achilles tendonitis.

In which of the following structures does the Achilles tendon insert?
a