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What kind of bone is the calcaneus?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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14y ago

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The calcaneus is the name for the bone that makes the heel. It forms a large bulbous projection from the posterior and inferior part of the foot to which the calcaneal tendon (or Achilles tendon) attaches.

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9y ago

A calcaneus is the large bone which comprises the heel of the human foot.

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The calcaneus is also known as the heel bone.

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13y ago

The calcaneus is considered an irregular bone

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13y ago

It is a short bone.

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12y ago

Your calcaneus is your heel bone

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Calcaneus is a short bone.

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short bone

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Irregular

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