Heel bone

Heel bone

• A. Calcaneus or os calcis
• B. Tibia
• C. Patella
• D. Fibula

Answer: (A)

The heel bone is the calcaneus, also called os calcis. It is the largest tarsal bone, located at the back of the foot, forming the heel and bearing much of the body's weight when standing or walking. It also provides the attachment for the Achilles tendon. The other bones listed are not the heel bone: the tibia is the shin bone, the patella is the kneecap, and the fibula is the smaller bone of the lower leg.

The heel bone is the calcaneus, also called os calcis. It is the largest tarsal bone, located at the back of the foot, forming the heel and bearing much of the body's weight when standing or walking. It also provides the attachment for the Achilles tendon. The other bones listed are not the heel bone: the tibia is the shin bone, the patella is the kneecap, and the fibula is the smaller bone of the lower leg.