Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - The Muscular System - Review Questions - Page 249: 34

Answer

His Achilles tendon ruptured.

Work Step by Step

When he heard the snapping sound, that was most probably the sound of a rupture of his Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon connects to the calf and heel, so there is gap between the heel and calf. The achilles tendon is also responsible for plantar flex, and due to its rupture, he is unable to do that.
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