calcaneal, calcanean, a. Phys.
(kælˈkeɪniːəl, -ən)
[f. L. calcāne-um + -al1, -an.]
Of or belonging to the heel-bone.
| 1847–9 Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. IV. 770/1 A superior and inferior calcaneal branch are generally observed. 1855 Owen Skel. & Teeth 65 There are three calcaneal processes. |
Hence calcaneo- (-ˈeɪniːəʊ), combining form, as in calcaneo-cuboid, calcaneo-scaphoid, calcaneo-tibial adjs.
| 1836–39 Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. II. 340 The strong calcaneo-cuboid ligament. 1842 E. Wilson Anat. Vade M. 131 The inferior calcaneo-scaphoid ligament is a broad and fibro-cartilaginous band of ligament. 1839–47 Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. III. 452/1 The calcaneo-tibial articulation. |