What is another word for calcaneus?
Pronunciation: [kalkˈanɪəs] (IPA) 
Calcaneus is a bone located in the foot. It is also known as the heel bone. Some synonyms for the term "calcaneus" include "os calcis," which is the Latin term for the bone, and also "heel bone." Other synonyms are "tarsus," which refers to the region of the foot where calcaneus can be found, and "talus." The talus is another bone in the foot that is adjacent to calcaneus and forms the ankle joint. Moreover, "calcaneal bone" and "os calcaneum" are also used to refer to the calcaneus bone. These synonyms can be helpful when discussing foot anatomy or medical conditions related to the foot.
