Meaning of the word calcaneus in English

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calcaneus

US /kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/
UK /kælˈkeɪ.ni.əs/

Noun

the large bone forming the heel of the human foot

Example:
A fracture of the calcaneus can be very painful and debilitating.
The Achilles tendon attaches to the posterior aspect of the calcaneus.