calcaneus

English
The calcaneus is shown at the lower left.

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin calcāneus (“heel”), rare form of calx (“heel”).

Noun

calcaneus (plural calcanei or calcanea)

  1. The large bone making up the heel of the human foot, the heel bone.

Synonyms

Translations
heel bone — see heel bone
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