NREMT Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Practice Test

The heel bone is called which of the following?

Talus Tibia Fibula Calcaneus

Correct Answer:

Calcaneus

Explanation:

The heel bone is the calcaneus. It is the largest bone of the foot’s hindfoot and forms the foundation of the heel, located at the back of the foot. The calcaneus sits beneath the talus to create the ankle joint and provides the attachment for the Achilles tendon. The talus sits on top of the calcaneus and connects upward to the tibia and fibula, which are the leg bones, not the heel. So the bone that makes up the heel is the calcaneus.

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