Calcaneus

Heel bone — largest tarsal bone

Lower limbSkeletal system

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Largest tarsal bone; the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon attaches to its posterior tuberosity. Fractured in falls from height.

Overview

The largest tarsal bone, forming the heel and lever for the calf muscles via the Achilles tendon; it transmits body weight to the ground.

Reference facts

Bone type
Short (tarsal)
Key landmarks
Calcaneal tuberosity; Sustentaculum tali; Fibular (peroneal) trochlea
Articulations
Talus (subtalar joint); Cuboid

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Region

Lower limb — Hip, thigh, leg, and foot — gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the calf.

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