noun
- the bone that forms the ankle joint; the talus
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- She fractured her anklebone in the skiing accident.
- The doctor examined the anklebone on the X-ray.
- Physical therapy helped strengthen the muscles around his anklebone.
- The anklebone connects the leg bones to the foot.
- Ice and elevation reduced swelling around the injured anklebone.
- The orthopedic surgeon repaired the damaged anklebone.