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There is more than one bone in the heel. The group of bones in the heel are called the tarsal bones. The tarsal bones include the Calcaneus, Talus, Navicular, Medial cuneiform, Intermediate cuneiform, Lateral cuneiform and the Cuboid

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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 kind of bone is the calcaneus?

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.


What bone define the heel bone?

Calaneus


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)


The largest tarsal bones in the body?

The largest tarsal bones in the body are the calcaneus, also known as the heel bone. It is located at the back of the foot and forms the heel. The calcaneus is an important bone for weight-bearing and plays a significant role in walking and running.


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.