Achilleo-calcaneal vascular network

Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Aug;18(8):506-9. doi: 10.1177/107110079701800809.

Abstract

This study investigates the vascularization of the Achilles tendon in 32 lower limbs of human neonates by injecting colored latex with subsequent microdissection. Because of its biomechanical significance (achilleo-calcaneal-plantar system) and the lack of descriptions in the literature, we analyzed the vascularization of the attachment area in the calcaneus, describing the achilleo-calcaneal vascular network, which is always well supplied in contrast to other tendinous areas.

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / blood supply*
  • Arteries / anatomy & histology
  • Cadaver
  • Calcaneus / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn