calcaneus

(kal kā′nē əs)

noun pl. calcanei

Origin: LL < L calcaneum < calx, the heel: see calcar

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noun pl. cal·ca·ne·i (-nē-īˌ) also cal·ca·ne·a (-nē-ə)

The quadrangular bone at the back of the tarsus. Also called heel bone.

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Origin: Late Latin calcāneus, heel

Origin: , from Latin calcāneum

Origin: , from calx, calc-

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