Calcaneus

Descriptions of Calcaneus

Calcaneus: the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Calcaneus

Calcaneus: The calcaneus is a bone in the foot that gives structure to the heel. There are two calcaneus bones, one in each foot. The calcaneus bones are a type of tarsal bone. The Achilles tendon inserts into the calcaneus bone.

Conditions that can afflict the calcaneus include infection, trauma, heel spurs, fracture, osteomyelitis and calcaneal apophysitis.

Closely Related Organs: Calcaneus

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Calcaneus:

• Tarsals
• Achilles tendon
• Metatarsals
• Phalanges
• Feet
• Muscles
• Ankle
• Tibia
• Fibula
• Skeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Calcaneus

The following conditions are related to the organ: Calcaneus:

• Infection
• Trauma
• Fracture
• Osteomyelitis
• Heel Spurs
• Calcaneal apophysitis

Other Names: Calcaneus

The following are other names for the organ: Calcaneus:

• Heel bone

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Calcaneus

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Calcaneus:

• Heel pain
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Deformities
• Fever

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