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Calcaneus secundarius

Systems: Musculoskeletal
Section: Anatomy
Tags: stub
Modality: CT (non-contrast)

Calcaneus secundarius

From the case:

Calcaneus secundarius - “Calcaneus secundarius (an accessory ossicle) is demonstrated with a pseudo-arthrosis between it and the anterior process of the calcaneus. The calc...”

Used in the following articles:

  • Calcaneus secundarius - “A calcaneus secundarius is an accessory ossicle of the anterior calcaneal process present in up to 5% of the population at cadaveric examinati...”
  • Bony ossicles - “An ossicle simply means 'small bone' with no clear definition. Two main types of ossicles are found in the human body: ossicles of the middle ear ...”

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