cal·ca·ne·us
cal·ca·ne·us/kalˈkānēəs/
noun
the large bone forming the heel. It articulates with the cuboid bone of the foot and the talus bone of the ankle, and the Achilles tendon (or tendo calcaneus ) is attached to it.
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Patients with calcaneus fractures usually experience: Pain; Bruising; Swelling; Heel deformity; Inability to put weight on the heel or walk. With some minor ...
The calcaneus forms the bony part of the heel. It forms a joint with the talus bone, the subtalar joint.
May 23, 2023 · The calcaneus is a roughly rectangular prism-shaped bone located inferior to the talus and posterior to the midfoot. The long axis of the prism ...
The calcaneus is one of the 7 articulating bones that make up the tarsus. The calcaneus is located in the hindfoot with the talus and is the largest bone of ...
The calcaneus is the most common site of tarsal bone fracture. Fractures are classified by their location and the presence of subtalar joint involvement.
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