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Bone: Calcaneus
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The calcaneus forms the bony part of the heel. It forms a joint with the talus bone, the subtalar joint.
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Bones of the foot, with the calcaneus shown in red
Latin Calcaneus, Calcaneum, Os calcis

The calcaneus is a bone of the foot and part of the heel. Its name came from the Latin word calcaneus or calcaneum, meaning heel.

Images for kids

  • Calcaneus Fracture

    Calcaneus fracture X-ray

  • Left Calcaneus animation03

    Left calcaneus. Animation.

  • Calcaneus

    3D rendering of a left calcaneus derived from CT scan data. The calcaneus is white, and the other bones of the foot and ankle are clear to illustrate the position and relationship of the calcaneus to the other tarsal bones.

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