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calcaneus
(redirected from Os calcis)

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calcaneus [kal′kan·ē·əs]
(anatomy)
A bone of the tarsus, forming the heel bone in humans. Also known as calcaneum.
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The only exception to this admonition is the displaced fracture of the femoral neck or posterior facet of the os calcis where open reduction and anatomic fixation is preferred to reduce the long-term complications on function caused by interference with critical blood supply or nonanatomic alignment of bone in these areas.
Unicameral (simple) bone cysts by Eady, John L. / Southern Medical Journal
Common heel pain or subcalcaneal pain is caused by micro tears of the plantar fascia at its origin at the tuberosity of the os calcis deep to the distal medial heel pad.
Injuries to the foot and ankle in athletes by Hoffman, Jennifer L. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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