left calcaneus
Skeletal systemLower limbLeftFMA24498
Nomenclature
left calcaneus
calcaneus (Latin)
calcagno sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The largest tarsal bone, forming the heel.
Functionentry
Transmits load to the ground; lever for the calcaneal tendon.
Blood supplyentry
Calcaneal branches of the posterior tibial artery.
Clinical notes
Site of plantar fasciitis and of fractures from falls from height.
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