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calcaneus

/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/

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noun

/kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСамая крупная кость предплюсны в стопе человека, образующая выступ пятки.

The largest tarsal bone in the human foot, which forms the prominence of the heel.

  1. Heel boneC1formalmedical

    The largest tarsal bone in the human foot, forming the prominence of the heel.

    ruПяточная кость

    • The calcaneus is essential for walking and standing.
    • A fracture of the calcaneus can be very painful.
    • The doctor examined the calcaneus for signs of injury.
Forms
  • calcanei plural form
  • calcanei's possessive plural form
  • calcaneus's possessive singular form