ACHILLES TENDON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrdUUJks2QI&feature=more_related


Listening preparation: vocabulary: can you guess the meaning of the following words from the
meaning of their antonyms (=words having an opposite meaning) ?

The word:                      opposite meaning:

descend                x        go up

susceptible            x        immune


How would you describe a “pop” sound?

Which defect is typically accompanied by the pop sound?


Listen and answer the questions:


1.     Choose the right alternative:

Your doctor has recommended that you undergo surgery to repair your:  a) posture


         b) rupture


         c) torture

of Achilles tendon


2.  Which of the following qualities of Achilles Tendon are mentioned – it is the         a)
shortest


                            b) greatest


                            c) largest


                            d) weakest


                            e) strongest


                            f) longest


                            g) thickest


                            h) widest


                            i) thinnest


2.     Fill in the missing words:

Achilles tendon is extremely susceptible to _________________ and _________________
__________________