n., pl., -ne·i (-nē-ī'), also -ne·a (-nē-ə).
The quadrangular bone at the back of the tarsus. Also called heel bone.
[Late Latin calcāneus, heel, from Latin calcāneum, from calx, calc-.]
calcaneal cal·ca'ne·al adj.
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