Left Calcaneus - human male 3D model

The calcaneus 3D model was created from sliced data sourced from a CT scan of the human's left foot.

Calcaneus, aslo known as the heel bone, is a short bone, important in the process of walking and moving the foot from side to side. It is the largest tarsal bone. Also, being the foundation of the foot, it experiences repetitive stress. Improperly healed calcaneal fractures can lead to chronic pain and cause lifelong problems.

Patient's description: age 17, male.