Anklebone

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Anklebone

The Anklebone (pronunciation: /ˈæŋ.kəl.boʊn/), also known as the talus or astragalus, is one of the bones in the human foot. It is the bone that connects the leg and the foot, and it plays a crucial role in the movement and stability of these parts of the body.

Etymology

The term "anklebone" is derived from the Old English words "ancul" and "ban", which mean "ankle" and "bone" respectively. The term "talus" is derived from the Latin word "talus", which means "ankle". The term "astragalus" is derived from the Greek word "astragalos", which also means "ankle".

Anatomy

The anklebone is located between the tibia and fibula (the two bones of the lower leg) and the heel bone (also known as the calcaneus). It is the second largest of the tarsal bones, and it is the only bone in the foot that connects directly to the leg bones. The anklebone is responsible for transferring weight and forces between the leg and the foot.

Related Terms

  • Tibia: The larger of the two bones in the lower leg, located on the inner side of the leg.
  • Fibula: The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located on the outer side of the leg.
  • Heel bone: Also known as the calcaneus, it is the largest bone in the foot and it forms the heel.
  • Tarsal bones: A group of seven bones in the foot, located between the lower leg bones and the metatarsals.

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