Calcaneus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural cal·ca·ne·i [kal-key-nee-ahy]. /kælˈkeɪ niˌaɪ/.
  1. the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.
  2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
noun plural -nei (-nɪˌaɪ) or -nea (-nɪə)
  1. the largest tarsal bone, forming the heel in man
  2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
Calcaneus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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