Complete Definition of "calcaneus"

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English
Image:Subtalar Joint.PNG|thumb|The calcaneus is shown at the lower left.
Etymology
Eventually from L. term|calx.
Alternative forms
Calcaneum

Noun
en-noun|plcalcanei|pl2calcanea

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

Synonyms
heel bone

Category:Skeleton

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