calcaneum

Meanings

• noun

  The large bone at the back of the heel, forming the heel of the foot.

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Variants

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calcanea , calcaneum

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Etymology

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From Greek καλκανίον (kalkanion) 'heel-bone'.

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Trivia

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1. The calcaneum is the most commonly fractured bone in the foot.

2. The calcaneum is also known as the 'heel bone'.

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1. tarsal bones: The calcaneum is the largest of the seven tarsal bones in the ankle.

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In ancient Rome, the calcaneum was believed to be the site of the 'talismanum pulveris' or 'lucky foot powder'. It was a popular belief that the calcaneum had the power to protect against evil and bring good fortune.

How to Memorize "calcaneum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a footprint with the heel clearly visible. The calcaneum is the bone that forms the heel of the foot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calcaneum' with the word 'heel'. When you think of the heel of your foot, remember that the calcaneum is the bone that forms it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'CALCaneum' and the word 'heel'. For example, CALC stands for 'C'an't 'A'nd 'L'eave 'C'alcaneum, which is the heel.

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