calcaneus

Largest tarsal bone

The calcaneus is the heel bone, the largest bone in the human foot.

It forms the prominence of the heel and bears much of the body's weight during standing and walking.

Medical contexts use calcaneus; everyday speech just says heel: The X-ray showed a fractured calcaneus.

anatomy

tarsal

Of the ankle

talusAnkle's main bone
cuboidSix-sided rectangular solid
navicularBoat-shaped bone

cuneiform · metatarsal · phalanges · ankle · foot · tibia · fibula · Achilles · tendon · ligament

biomechanics

support

To uphold or sustain

foundationUnderlying support structure
weightbearingCarrying imposed mass
stanceStanding posture or viewpoint

gait · propulsion · locomotion · load · impact · cushioning · arch · footstrike · balance · posture

clinical

fracture

Split in hard material

spurIncentive or heel device
tendonitisInflamed tissue connecting muscle
bursitisInflamed joint cushions

pain · inflammation · injury · diagnosis · X-ray · MRI · orthotics · immobilization · casting · rehabilitation

archaeology

excavation

Act of unearthing

burialPlacing deceased underground
fossilPreserved ancient organism
identificationEstablishing who someone is

osteology · anthropology · forensic · preservation · stratigraphy · hominid · bipedalism · morphology · analysis · specimen

Categories

bonesskull, femur, tibia, skulls, humerus
feettoe, heel, sole, arch, ankle
leg bonesfemur, tibia, fibula, patella, thighbone
podiatryfoot doctor, chiropodist, plantar fasciitis, bunions, ingrown toenail
X-ray anatomyskull, ribs, pelvis, sternum, clavicle
horse anatomyback, fetlock, chest, croup, hock

Opposites

foot anatomy position

calcaneusphalanges

Bones of fingers, toes

forefoot · toes · hallux · metatarsals · great toe

tarsal vs. other foot bone types

calcaneustalus

Ankle's main bone

metatarsals · phalanges · navicular · cuboid · cuneiforms

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