Calcaneus facts for kids
Bone: Calcaneus | ||
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The calcaneus forms the bony part of the heel. It forms a joint with the talus bone, the subtalar joint. | ||
Bones of the foot, with the calcaneus shown in red | ||
Latin | Calcaneus, Calcaneum, Os calcis |
The calcaneus is a bone of the foot and part of the heel. Its name came from the Latin word calcaneus or calcaneum, meaning heel.
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In Spanish: Calcáneo para niños
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