Calcaneal inclination axis

The calcaneal inclination axis is drawn between the most inferior portion of the calcaneal tuberosity and the most distal and inferior point of the calcaneus at the calcaneocuboid joint on a weightbearing lateral foot radiograph.

It can be used to draw the calcaneal inclination angle.

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Lower limb radiography

• foot radiography
  • standard foot radiograph series
    • dorsoplantar foot radiograph
    • oblique foot radiograph
  • weightbearing foot radiograph series
    • weightbearing dorsoplantar foot radiograph
    • weightbearing lateral foot radiograph
  • special foot views
    • Harris view
  • alignment
    • lines
      • calcaneal inclination axis
      • mid-calcaneal line
      • mid-talar axis
      • first metatarsal axis
    • angles
      • talocalcaneal angle
      • talonavicular coverage angle
      • lateral talocalcaneal angle
      • calcaneal inclination angle
      • angle of the longitudinal arch
      • talar declination angle
      • Böhler angle