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Definitions for calcaneus
kælˈkeɪ ni əs; -niˌaɪcal·ca·neus
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Princeton's WordNet
heelbone, calcaneus, os tarsi fibularenoun
the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
Wiktionary
calcaneusnoun
The large bone making up the heel of the human foot.
Etymology: From calcaneus, rare form of calx.
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Calcaneus
In humans and many other primates, the calcaneus (; from the Latin calcaneus or calcaneum, meaning heel) or heel bone is a bone of the tarsus of the foot which constitutes the heel. In some other animals, it is the point of the hock.
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calcaneus
The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is a large bone located at the back of the foot. It is the foundation bone upon which the body's weight is balanced when standing, walking, or running. This bone is also involved in several muscle and tendon attachments. It is often susceptible to stress fractures due to overuse or trauma and is most commonly known for its involvement in heel pain or plantar fasciitis.
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Calcaneus
In humans, the calcaneus or heel bone is a bone of the tarsus of the foot which constitute the heel. In some other animals, it is the point of the hock.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Calcaneus
The largest of the TARSAL BONES which is situated at the lower and back part of the FOOT, forming the HEEL.
Editors Contribution
calcaneus
A type of bone.
Calcaneus is a form of heel bone in a human being.
Submitted by MaryC on December 26, 2020
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of calcaneus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of calcaneus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- calcaniCatalan, Valencian
- calcáneoSpanish
- kantaluuFinnish
- tulang tumit, kalkaneus, kalkaneumMalay
- akétalNavajo, Navaho
- calcâneoPortuguese
- пяточная костьRussian
- 跟骨Chinese
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