calcaneal

adjective

cal·​ca·​ne·​al kal-ˈkā-nē-əl 

: relating to the heel or calcaneus

Examples of calcaneal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The calcaneal tendon was named the Achilles in 1693 by Flemish anatomist Philip Verheyen as a reference to the mythological Greek hero, whose only vulnerable spot was his heel. — Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025

Heel pain can also occur from compression of the calcaneal nerve (also called Baxter's nerve). — Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024

Summary Surgery for heel spurs (called calcaneal spur reduction) is done if conservative measures and other treatment options, are unable to relieve pain and loss of mobility. — Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

calcaneal

adjective

cal·​ca·​ne·​al kal-ˈkā-nē-əl 

variants also calcanean

-ən 

1

: relating to the heel

2

: relating to the calcaneus