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What bone define the heel bone?

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Updated: 8/19/2019

Calaneus

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What is the heel bone bone?

calcaneus


What forms the heel of the foot?

Calcaneous is the heel bone and it is the largest bone in the human foot.


What type of bone is the cacaneus?

the heel bone


What is the largest bone in our body?

The largest bone in the human ankle is the calcanius (heel bone); the densest bone, because it bears the most weight is the talus.


What tarsal bone sits on the heel bone?

The Calcaneus


Which bone is the supporter of the talus?

The calcaneus (heel bone)


Thickening on the surface of the calcaneus bone?

A thickening on the surface of the calcaneus bone is usually a heel spur.


What is another name of heel bone?

calcaneal


What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the heel bone?

The medical term for inflammation of the heel bone is "calcaneal bursitis." It is characterized by inflammation of the bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates areas where tendons or ligaments rub against bone near the heel. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and tenderness in the heel.


As the largest bone in the foot the calcaneus is also known by what name particularly if it belongs to a scoundrel?

The calcaneus bone is also known as the heel bone, regardless of who it belongs to.


The heel bone is also known as?

The heel bone is also known as the calcaneus. It is the largest bone in the foot and plays a crucial role in weight-bearing and walking.


Why does excess bone sometimes grow on the heel bone?

One explanation for this excess production of bone is a painful tearing of the plantar fascia connected between the toes and heel. This can result in either a heel spur or an inflammation of the plantar fascia