The Combining Form Calcane/o- Means ________, or Heel Bone

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Essay

The combining form calcane/o- means ________, or heel bone.

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Definitions:

Short Bones

Bones that are as wide as they are long, providing support and stability with little to no movement, found in the wrist and ankles.

Vertebral Bones

The bones that make up the vertebral column or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Tarsals

Tarsals are the seven short bones that make up the ankle and the rear portion of the foot, helping to distribute body weight in standing and walking.

Shallow Depression

A minor or surface indentation or dimple on an object or body part.