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Definition of Ankle
1. Noun. A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus.
Exact synonyms: Ankle Joint, Articulatio Talocruralis, Mortise Joint
Terms within: Anklebone, Astragal, Astragalus, Talus
Group relationships: Leg
Generic synonyms: Articulatio Plana, Gliding Joint
Derivative terms: Anklet, Anklet, Anklet
Terms within: Anklebone, Astragal, Astragalus, Talus
Group relationships: Leg
Generic synonyms: Articulatio Plana, Gliding Joint
Derivative terms: Anklet, Anklet, Anklet
Definition of Ankle
1. n. The joint which connects the foot with the leg; the tarsus.
Definition of Ankle
1. Noun. The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint. ¹
2. Verb. (US slang) To walk. ¹
3. Verb. (context: cycling) To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ankle
1. to walk [v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES] - See also: walk
Medical Definition of Ankle
1. That part of the lower limb directly above the foot. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ankle
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