A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Achilles' tendon
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The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of
the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of
the heel; -- so called from the mythological account of Achilles being
held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx.
Achilles' tendon meaning & definition 1 of Achilles' tendon.
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