anklebone

Thân thiện

A child points to the anklebone on a diagram of a human skeleton.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint: The "anklebone" is the key bone of the ankle, connecting the leg to the foot and serving as the main pivot point for ankle movement.

Usage

• The term "anklebone" is used in anatomical, medical, and general contexts to refer specifically to this bone. It is a singular, countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A severe sprain can sometimes fracture the anklebone.
  • The doctor pointed to the X-ray, showing the precise location of the anklebone.
  • The talus is the proper anatomical name for the anklebone.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Anatomical Context: In formal anatomy, the "anklebone" is almost always referred to by its Latin name, the talus. The term "anklebone" is more common in everyday language.
  • While 'anklebone' is commonly understood, physicians typically refer to the 'talus' when discussing injuries.

Variants and Related Words

• Talus (n): The formal anatomical term for the anklebone.
• Astragalus (n): An older term, primarily used in zoology and archaeology, for the anklebone, especially in certain animals.

Synonyms

• Talus: The direct anatomical synonym.
• Astragalus: A historical or zoological synonym.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint

Từ đồng nghĩa

• astragal
• astragalus
• talus