Anatomy of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in relation to the calcaneus in various age groups. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Ten adult cadaver feet, three neonatal feet, and the feet of two fetuses were dissected to investigate whether an anatomical continuity exists between the fibers of the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia. Histologic sections of the feet were done in three age groups: neonate, persons in their mid-20s, and the elderly. As the foot ages, there appears to be continued diminution of the number of fibers connecting the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. The neonate has a thick continuation of fibers, while the middle-aged foot has only superficial periosteal fibers that continue from tendon to fascia. The elderly feet show simply an insertion of fibers of both structures into the calcaneus with periosteum in between.

publication date

  • July 1, 1995

Research

keywords

  • Achilles Tendon
  • Aging
  • Calcaneus
  • Fascia
  • Foot

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0029155665

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1177/107110079501600707

PubMed ID

  • 7550955

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 7