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calcaneum

UK
/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əm/
US
/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əm/

Translations

calcaneumnoun
calcanea
pl
UK
/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əm/
US
/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əm/
пяточная кость
The calcaneum is the largest bone in the foot.
Пяточная кость является самой большой костью в стопе.
Synonyms
heel bone
os calcis

Definitions

calcaneumnoun
The heel bone; the largest of the tarsal bones in humans and many other vertebrates, forming the foundation of the rear part of the foot.
A fracture of the calcaneum can severely impair a person's ability to bear weight.
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