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Calcaneus Collection (#4)

The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is a crucial part of the human foot anatomy. Located at the back of the foot, it forms the foundation for our every step

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human leg bones, artwork F007 / 1407

Human leg bones, artwork F007 / 1407
Human leg bones, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1392

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1392
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot nervous system, artwork F007 / 1331

Human foot nervous system, artwork F007 / 1331
Human foot nervous system, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human leg musculature, artwork F007 / 1306

Human leg musculature, artwork F007 / 1306
Human leg musculature, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human leg musculature, artwork F007 / 1296

Human leg musculature, artwork F007 / 1296
Human leg musculature, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1297

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1297
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1294

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1294
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot bones, artwork F007 / 1265

Human foot bones, artwork F007 / 1265
Human foot bones, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1096

Human foot musculature, artwork F007 / 1096
Human foot musculature, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human leg bones, artwork F007 / 0986

Human leg bones, artwork F007 / 0986
Human leg bones, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot bones, artwork F007 / 0973

Human foot bones, artwork F007 / 0973
Human foot bones, computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 8303

Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 8303
Ankle pain, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 8218

Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 8218
Ankle pain, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 8067

Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 8067
Ankle pain, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 7982

Ankle pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 7982
Ankle pain, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot ligaments and tendons, artwork C016 / 7010

Foot ligaments and tendons, artwork C016 / 7010
Foot ligaments and tendons. Artwork of the bones, ligaments (white, between bones), and tendons (white, muscle-bone) of the foot and the ankle joint from the side

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Human foot, historical anatomical model

Human foot, historical anatomical model
Human foot, anatomical model. 1965 model showing the skeletal structure of the left human foot and ankle

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Pinned foot bones after surgery, X-ray

Pinned foot bones after surgery, X-ray
Pinned foot bones after surgery. Lateral (side view) X-ray showing pins (white) inserted into the bones of a patients foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Calf muscles, artwork

Calf muscles, artwork
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Ankle anatomy, artwork

Ankle anatomy, artwork
Ankle anatomy. Computer artwork showing the bone (white) of a human foot, and the ligaments (blue) of the ankle. At far right is the Achilles tendon

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Plantar fascia, artwork

Plantar fascia, artwork
Plantar fascia. Computer artwork of the underside of a human foot, showing the bones and the plantar fascia, a layer of fibrous connective tissue in the sole of the foot that supports the arch

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Calf muscles, artwork C014 / 5063

Calf muscles, artwork C014 / 5063
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Leg ligaments, artwork C013 / 4656

Leg ligaments, artwork C013 / 4656
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an anterior view of a human leg, showing the muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue), nerves (yellow)

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4576

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4576
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a posterior view of a set of calf muscles (red) and their attachments to the bones of the leg and foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4575

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4575
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of a side view of a set of calf muscles (red) and their attachments to the bones of the leg and foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4572

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4572
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4571

Calf muscles, artwork C013 / 4571
Calf muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the calves and their attachment to the bones of the leg

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4497

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4497
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique posterior view looking up a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4496

Leg anatomy, artwork C013 / 4496
Leg anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human leg, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4485

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4485
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4483

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4483
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique view from below and behind of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4478

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4478
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4477

Foot muscles, artwork C013 / 4477
Foot muscles. Computer artwork of a view from below of some of the muscles and tendons (red and white) of the sole of the foot

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Outer ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4456

Outer ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4456
Outer ankle ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones and ligaments (white) of the feet and ankles from an oblique side view, with the outer side of the right foot at left

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Outer ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4455

Outer ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4455
Outer ankle ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones and ligaments (white) of the feet and ankles from an oblique side view, with the outer side of the left foot at upper centre

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Healthy ankle, X-ray

Healthy ankle, X-ray
Healthy ankle. Coloured X-ray of the ankle joint of an adult woman, in side view. The bones which form the ankle joint are the shin bone (tibia, at top) with the smaller fibula (behind it)

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot bones

Foot bones, computer artwork. The toes are made up of the phalanx bones (phalanges), two for the big toe (lower left) and three for the others

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot nerves

Foot nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of the nerves (white) of the sole of a human foot. Also shown are muscles (red), and ligaments, tendons and other connective tissues (grey)

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Ankle bones and ligaments

Ankle bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of ankle bones (yellow) and ligaments (pale blue). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Normal ankle joint, X-ray

Normal ankle joint, X-ray
Normal ankle (talocrural) joint, coloured profile X-ray. The front of the foot is at right, with the heel at lower centre

Background imageCalcaneus Collection: Foot fractures, artwork

Foot fractures, artwork
Foot fractures. Artwork showing a healthy foot (top), a foot with a fractured metatarsal (bottom right) and a foot with a fractured calcaneus (heel) bone (bottom left)




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The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is a crucial part of the human foot anatomy. Located at the back of the foot, it forms the foundation for our every step. In an X-ray artwork showcasing a skeleton from below, we can see this sturdy bone in all its glory. But there's more to the calcaneus than meets the eye. When we delve deeper into its intricate structure, an MRI image reveals a ruptured Achilles tendon nearby. This injury serves as a reminder of how important it is to take care of our feet and avoid overexertion. Artwork depicting outer ankle ligaments showcases their role in providing stability and preventing sprains. Similarly, inner ankle ligaments are highlighted in another artwork, emphasizing their significance in maintaining balance during movement. Just like a pendulum clock swings with precision, our feet flex effortlessly thanks to well-coordinated bones and relevant muscles revealed when flexed. It's fascinating how these components work together harmoniously to enable us to walk or run smoothly. In front view images of both skeletal and muscular systems, we gain insight into how leg bones support body weight while muscles provide strength and flexibility. The complexity of this system becomes evident as we observe various artworks illustrating different aspects such as leg bones or foot bones individually. Even children's feet have been studied through X-rays, reminding us that understanding foot development from an early age is essential for proper growth and prevention of future issues.