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Which tendon can tear when you land from a jump or make a quick cutting move?

The Achilles tendon.

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  1. Rotator cuff
  2. Ulnar collateral ligament
  3. Achilles tendon ✔

Why: The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone. It can tear when the calf is stretched too quickly, such as on a jump landing or sharp cut. See a doctor for sudden heel or calf pain.

Huh, didn't know that: The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body.

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Answer: Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone. It can tear when the calf is stretched too quickly, such as on a jump landing or sharp cut. See a doctor for sudden heel or calf pain.

  1. AAOS OrthoInfo: Achilles Tendon Rupture www.orthoinfo.org/diseases--conditions/achilles-tendon-rupture-tear
    This can occur when landing from a jump or during cutting movements in a sport.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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