Heel

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Heel

Heel (/hiːl/), from the Old English hēla, is a term used in anatomy to refer to the posterior part of the human foot below the ankle, where it bears most of the body's weight.

Anatomy

The heel is made up of the calcaneus bone, which is the largest of the foot's bones. It is protected by a fatty pad that absorbs the impact of standing, walking, and running. The Achilles tendon, the strongest and largest tendon in the body, attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone.

Related Terms

  • Plantar fasciitis: A common cause of heel pain, involving inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.
  • Heel spur: A bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. It can occur without pain or be associated with plantar fasciitis.
  • Achilles tendonitis: An overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.

Etymology

The word "heel" comes from the Old English hēla, akin to Old High German hala, meaning heel.

Pronunciation

The word "heel" is pronounced as /hiːl/.

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