calcanei

/kælˈkeɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

The plural form of calcaneus, referring to a person’s heel bones.

“An X-ray revealed that the patient had fractured both calcanei.”

2. noun anatomy

The plural form of calcaneus, referring to the heel bones in anatomy.

“The surgeon examined the patient’s calcanei to assess the damage.”

Synonyms

  • calcaneus
  • heels

Antonyms

  • toes