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Dissected section of the Achilles tendon at its narrowest measuring 1.6 cm in width. The Achilles tendon is wider at its origin, and narrows distally, with the narrowest part of the tendon being approximately 80% down its length. The tendon widens again at its insertion. Majority of ATRs tend to occur at the narrowest portion of the tendon.
