On the lateral side is commonly a tubercle called the calcaneal tubercle (or trochlear process). This is a raised projection located between the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis.

The calcaneus (heel bone) is the largest of the tarsal bones in the foot. It lies at the back of the foot (hindfoot) below the three bones that make up the ankle joint. These three bones are the: …

Feb 4, 2025 · The superficial muscles in the posterior compartment of the lower leg (e.g., the gastrocnemius, plantaris, and soleus muscles) join at their inferior aspects to form the …

Jun 6, 2025 · You can break your heel bone (calcaneal fracture) by doing repetitive movements that put pressure on your heel or by getting injured in a fall or vehicle accident.

Apr 3, 2025 · The calcaneus (heel bone) is the largest tarsal bone in the foot. It works as the foundation of the rear part of the foot, forming the heel. The calcaneus plays a crucial role in …

Jun 2, 2025 · The calcaneus is the bone of the hindfoot and is the largest of the tarsal bones. It forms the prominence of the heel and plays a crucial role in weight-bearing and gait. The …

Explore the anatomy of the largest tarsal bone, the calcaneus, its key features, ossification, and related clinical correlations.

Feb 5, 2025 · Commonly referred to as the heel bone, the calcaneus is the bone in the heel of the foot. This bone helps support the foot and is important in normal walking motions. The joint …

May 21, 2025 · It forms the foundation of the rearfoot and serves as the primary weight-bearing bone of the foot during standing and locomotion. The calcaneus articulates with the talus …

Oct 30, 2023 · Calcaneus seen from its lateral, medial, inferior and superior views. The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is found at the back of the foot near the ankle, just …