calcaneus

English

The calcaneus is shown at the lower left.

Alternative forms

• calcaneum

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.

Synonyms

• heelbone, heel bone

Derived terms

• calcaneal

 

Translations

heel bone — see heel bone