The researchers' attention then turned to the Achilles' tendon, which connects the calf to the heel.

于是，研究人员将注意力转移到了跟腱（连接脚后跟与腓肠肌的部位）。

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While playing badminton, I ruptured my Achilles tendon.

打羽毛球的时候，我把跟腱撕裂了。

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Surgery is often the best treatment option to repair an Achilles tendon rupture.

外科手术常常是修复阿基里斯腱断裂的最佳治疗选择。

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The researchers' attention then turned to the Achilles' tendon, which connects the calf to the heel.

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