Name the tendon in humans which attaches the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneum or heel bone.

Name the tendon in humans which attaches the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneum or heel bone.  
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ANSWER: Achilles Tendon 
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