Find the tension in the Achilles tendon and the force that the tibia exerts on the ankle joint when a person who weighs 750 N supports himself on the ball of one foot. The normal force N = 750 N pushes up on the ball of the foot on one side of the ankle joint, while the Achilles tendon pulls up on the foot on the other side of the joint?

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Gastrocnemius soleus muscles Tibia Achillestendo hillel FTiba Achilles tendon- Calcaneus (heel bone) 12.8 cm 4.60 cm