Definitions for calcaneus

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calcaneus cal·ca·ne·us

Spelling: [kal-key-nee-uh s]

IPA: /kælˈkeɪ ni əs/

Calcaneus is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 309 anagrams from letters in calcaneus (aaccelnsu).

Definitions for calcaneus

noun

1. Anatomy. the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.
2. Zoology. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.

Origin of calcaneus

1920-25; Late Latin: heel, noun use of calcāneus of the heel; see calcaneum

Examples for calcaneus

The tendo-calcaneus is detached from the calcaneus, the bursa dissected out, and the tendon replaced.

A second diagnostic point is the abnormal position of the calcaneus and scaphoid with relation to the malleoli and astragalus.

If there is a bony projection from the calcaneus, it should be shaved off with the chisel.