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2. Calcaneal spur - Wikipedia

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   A calcaneal spur (also known as a heel spur) is a bony outgrowth from the calcaneal tuberosity (heel bone). [1] Calcaneal spurs are typically detected by x-ray examination. [2] It is a form of exostosis. When a foot is exposed to constant stress, calcium deposits build up on the bottom of the heel bone. Generally, this has no effect on a person ...

3. Spur (zoology) - Wikipedia

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   The calcaneus spur found on the male platypus' hind limb is used to deliver venom. Spurs are uncommon in mammals. The male platypus has well developed spurs on the heels of its hind feet. The spurs are hollow and connected to a venom gland, allowing the platypus to deliver a very painful kick both in mating competitions and as a defense. [22]

4. Platypus venom - Wikipedia

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   The venom-delivering spur is found only on the male's hind limbs. The platypus is one of the few living mammals to produce venom.The venom is made in venom glands that are connected to hollow spurs on their hind legs; it is primarily made during the mating season. [1]

5. What wearing high heels does to your feet - AOL

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   This can translate to leg, hip, and back pain. "It misaligns the whole skeleton and that's in a nutshell why it's really bad for you." ... "You can get heel spurs [a calcium buildup on the bone ...

6. Foot pain? These podiatrist-approved Skechers have heel-to ...

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   These podiatrist-approved Skechers have heel-to-toe memory foam — and they’re on sale. Kristine Solomon. September 20, 2022 at 12:24 PM. ... heel spurs and metatarsalgia ...

7. Heel - Wikipedia

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   The heel is the prominence at the posterior end of the foot. ... behind the articulation of the bones of the lower leg. Structure ... Calcaneal spur heel-bone;