Definition of Calcaneus

1. Noun. The largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel.

Exact synonyms: Heelbone, Os Tarsi Fibulare
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Foot, Human Foot, Pes

Definition of Calcaneus

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Calcaneus

1. a bone of the heel [n -NEI]

Medical Definition of Calcaneus

1. The largest of the tarsal bones and is situated at the lower and back part of the foot forming the heel. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calcaneus

calcaneocuboid
calcaneocuboid joint
calcaneocuboid ligament
calcaneodynia
calcaneofibular ligament
calcaneonavicular
calcaneonavicular ligament
calcaneoscaphoid
calcaneotibial
calcaneotibial ligament
calcaneous
calcaneovalgocavus
calcaneovalgus
calcaneovarus
calcaneum
calcaneus (current term)
calcar avis
calcar femorale
calcar pedis
calcarate
calcarean
calcareans
calcareoargillaceous
calcareobituminous
calcareosiliceous
calcareous
calcareous conjunctivitis
calcareous degeneration
calcareous infiltration

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