| LC control no. | sh 85059922 |
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| Topical heading | Heel bone |
| Variant(s) | Calcaneal bone Calcaneum (Heel bone) Calcaneus Os calcis Os tarsi fibulare |
| See also | Bones Tarsus |
| Found in | Radiopaedia, viewed June 1, 2020 (The calcaneus, also referred to as the calcaneum, (plural: calcanei or calcanea) is the largest tarsal bone and the major bone in the hindfoot. It articulates with the talus superiorly and the cuboid anteriorly and shares a joint space with the talonavicular joint, appropriately called the talocalcaneonavicular joint. The calcaneus transfers most of the body weight from the lower limb to the ground. The calcaneus is an irregular, roughly box-shaped bone sitting below the talus.) Kenhub website, viewed June 1, 2020 (The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is found at the back of the foot near the ankle, just below the talus, tibia, and fibula bones of the lower leg. The calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot. It projects posterior to the tibia and fibula and acts as a short lever for the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) which insert onto its posterior surface via the Achilles tendon. It also plays an important role in weight bearing and stability.) MeSH browser, June 1, 2020 (Calcaneus. UF Heel Bone. SN The largest of the tarsal bones which is situated at the lower and back part of the foot, forming the heel. In MeSH tree structures under: Tarsal Bones) |
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