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calcaneus

/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/

calcaneusnoun

calcanei

/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/

Translations

пяточная кость

The calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot.

Пяточная кость является самой большой костью в стопе.

Definitions

The large bone forming the heel of the human foot, also known as the heel bone.

The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone and plays a crucial role in supporting the weight of the body.

calcaneusadjective

/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/

Attributive use of the noun 'calcaneus' to modify another noun (e.g., 'calcaneus fracture').

Definitions

Attributive; relating to the calcaneus bone.

The patient sustained a calcaneus fracture after falling from a height.