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Definition of Articulatio talocruralis
1. Noun. A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus.
Exact synonyms: Ankle, Ankle Joint, 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
Medical Definition of Articulatio talocruralis
1. The joint that is formed by the inferior articular and malleolar articular surfaces of the tibia, the malleolar articular surface of the fibula, and the medial malleolar, lateral malleolar, and superior surfaces of the talus. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Articulatio Talocruralis
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