— calcaneal, calcanean , adj.
/kal kay"nee euhs/ , n. , pl. calcanei /-nee uy'/ .
1. Anat. the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.
2. Zool. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
Also, calcaneum . Also called heel bone .
[ 1920-25; calcaneus of the heel; see CALCANEUM ]