• (n.) One of the bones of the tarsus which in man, forms the great bone of the heel; -- called also fibulare.
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Synonym: calcaneus. ... Origin: L. The heel ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Cal·ca'ne·um noun ;
plural English
-neums , Latin
-nea . [ Latin the heel, from
calx ,
calcis , the heel.]
(Anal.) One of the bones of the tarsus which in man, forms the great bone of the heel; -- called also
fibulare .
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kal-kā′nē-ŭm Synonyms: calcaneus1
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In human anatomy, the calcaneum or calcaneus bone, is the largest and strongest of the tarsal bones. It projects backwards beyond the bones of the leg to provide a lever for the muscles of the calf, and forms the lower, outer part of the ankle and extends downward to form the heel. It is responsible for bearing much of the immediate stress placed u...
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