Achilles tendon is a strong thin tendon that connects the muscles at the back of the lower part of the leg, i.e. the calf muscle, to the back part of the foot, i.e. the heel. Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon of human boy and is also known as heel cord. The Achilles tendon helps us to rise up on the tiptoes.
Achilles tendon rupture is basically tearing or breaking down of the Achilles tendon which makes it difficult to go about with the day-to-day activities.