calcaneus

calcaneus definition - medical

cal·ca·ne·us (kăl-kāˈnē-əs) or cal·ca·ne·um (-nē-əm)

noun pl. cal·ca·ne·i (-nē-īˌ) or cal·ca·ne·a (-nē-ə)
The quadrangular bone at the back of the tarsus, the largest of the tarsal bones. Also called heel bone.

Related Forms:

  • cal·caˈne·al adjective

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