title: Normal roentgen variant: calcaneal nutrient canal.
abstract: A canal-like radiolucency was noted in the medial plantar surface of the calcaneus in six patients. This represents a vascular canal of no clinical significance.
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography