ANSWERS Photo courtesy Dr. Kendra Freeman 1) Which of the following is not a component of the common calcaneal tendon? a. Gastrocnemius tendon b. Superficial digital flexor tendon c. Biceps femoris muscle d. Gracilis muscle e. Semitentinosus muscle f. Deep digital flexor tendon 2) This patient has a partial rupture of the common calcaneal tendon. Based on the patient’s stance, which component remains intact? a. Gastrocnemius tendon b. Superficial digital flexor tendon c. Gracilis muscle d. Biceps femoris muscle 3) The preferred treatment is: a. Placement of a splint bandage b. Suture of the tendon (s) c. Suture of the tendon (s) and splint bandage placement
