a. Phys. [f. L. calcāne-um + -AL, -AN.] Of or belonging to the heel-bone.

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1847–9.  Todd, Cycl. Anat. & Phys., IV. 770/1. A superior and inferior calcaneal branch are generally observed.

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1855.  Owen, Skel. & Teeth, 225. There are three calcaneal processes.

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  Hence Calcaneo-, combining form, as in calcaneo-cuboid, -scaphoid, -tibial adjs.

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1836–9.  Todd, Cycl. Anat. & Phys., II. 340. The strong calcaneo-cuboid ligament.

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1842.  E. Wilson, Anat. Vade M., 131. The inferior calcaneo-scaphoid ligament is a broad and fibro-cartilaginous band of ligament.

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1839–47.  Todd, Cycl. Anat. & Phys., III. 452/1. The calcaneo-tibial articulation.

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