Definition
calcanei
noun
- Plural of calcaneus; the heel bones of the foot.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The calcanei are the largest bones in the human foot.
- Fractures of the calcanei can result from falls from heights.
- The doctor examined the patient's calcanei for signs of injury.
- In anatomy class, students learned that the calcanei support most of the body's weight when standing.
- X-rays revealed stress fractures in both calcanei.