Orthopaedics · Skeletal System · Medium
Calcaneus
Meaning: The heel bone, the largest tarsal bone, which receives the Achilles tendon.
In practice: Sever disease causes heel pain in active children from traction on its growth centre.
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Which word means: A bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.
Answer: Osteomyelitis
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Answer: Nonunion
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