calcaneus
Americannoun
plural
calcanei-
Anatomy. the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.
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Zoology. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
noun
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Nontechnical name: heel bone. the largest tarsal bone, forming the heel in man
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the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
Other Word Forms
- calcaneal adjective
- calcanean adjective
Etymology
Origin of calcaneus
1920–25; < Late Latin: heel, noun use of calcāneus of the heel; calcaneum
Example Sentences
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While some ankle fractures can heal in weeks, a broken calcaneus has a longer recovery time.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024
The calcaneus is more commonly known as the heel bone.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024
Capela is dealing with a right calcaneus contusion and plantar fasciitis in his foot, while Labissiere is rehabbing a left-knee injury.
From Reuters • Feb. 19, 2020
Most important for these movements is the subtalar joint, located between the talus and calcaneus bones.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The fractures in this region include Pott's fracture, and its converse; separation of the lower epiphysis of the tibia; fractures of the talus, calcaneus, and other tarsal bones; and fractures of the metatarsals and phalanges.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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