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anklebone

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an·kle·bone  (ngkl-bn)
n.
See talus1.
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Noun1.anklebone - the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
astragal, astragalus, talus
bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
ankle, ankle joint, articulatio talocruralis, mortise joint - a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
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The sinus tarsi syndrome Lingering inflammation, scar tissue, or a partly torn ligament can occur in the hollow place in the side of the anklebone called the sinus tarsi (sinus in Latin means hollow or sunken and the tarsus is the ankle).
The sprained ankle that won't heal: pain? Swelling? Weakness? Here's ... by Hamilton, William G. / Dance Magazine
Pre-mix and apply five drops of this oil blend to the area below each anklebone and then across the front of the foot, between the ankles.
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During the proceedings, one of them decided to try twisting the taxi passenger's foot against the force of his anklebone.
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