calcaneus

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The calcaneus is shown at the lower left.

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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.

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