Where does “calcaneus” come from?
Calcaneus comes from Latin calcaneus, derived from Latin calx, which derives from Ancient Greek χάλιξ meaning gravel or pebble.
calcaneus (English): The large bone making up the heel of the human...
Definitions
- The large bone making up the heel of the human...
Ancestry of “calcaneus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | calcāneus | — |