Calcanei

/kælˈkeɪneɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of calcaneus in anatomical Latin; multiple heel bones.

Etymology

Direct Latin plural of 'calcaneus,' maintaining classical Latin morphology in modern anatomical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

In anatomical Latin, doctors still use old-fashioned Roman plurals—saying 'calcanei' instead of 'calcaneus bones' shows that medicine loves its classical heritage!

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