Achilles jerk
a downward reflex action of the foot when the achilles tendon is tapped, caused by contraction of the calf muscles.
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- Achilles reflex
. achilles reflex n. a reflex bending of the foot resulting from contraction of the calf muscles when the achilles tendon is sharply struck. also called achilles jerk, achilles tendon reflex, ankle reflex, triceps surae reflex.
- Achilles tendon reflex
achilles tendon reflex achilles tendon reflex n. see achilles reflex.
- Achillobursitis
achillobursitis achillobursitis a·chil·lo·bur·si·tis (ə-kĭl’ō-bər-sī’tĭs) n. inflammation of a bursa beneath the achilles tendon. also called retrocalcaneobursitis.
- Achillodynia
achillodynia achillodynia a·chil·lo·dyn·i·a (ə-kĭl’ō-dĭn’ē-ə) n. pain due to achillobursitis.
- Achillorrhaphy
achillorrhaphy achillorrhaphy ach·il·lor·rha·phy (āk’ĭl-ôr’ə-fē) n. suture of the achilles tendon.