calcaneus (heel bone)

Introduction

The largest of the tarsal bones of the foot.

Function

• it forms the heel

Articulation

• talus above
• cuboid anteriorly

More general terms

• bone

Additional terms

• heel
• subcutaneous calcaneal bursa
• tarsal bone

Component of

• foot

Components

• calcaneal tubercle (calcaneal tuber)
• calcaneal artery