Calcaneus

Brian Lee
Aug 29, 2025
Review Pending

Summary

Illustrations

Bony Landmarks

Calcaneal tuberosity #

Posterior projection forming the heel; insertion for the Achilles tendon from Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris.

Peroneal tubercle #

Lateral projection separating the tendons of fibularis longus and brevis.

Sustentaculum tali #

Medial shelf supporting the talus and creating a groove for flexor hallucis longus.

Muscle Origins #

Lateral process of calcaneal tuberosity

Medial process of calcaneal tuberosity

Superolateral surface

Muscle Insertions #

Calcaneal tuberosity

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