Ankle (Noun)
Meaning
A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined her ankle after she twisted it while running down the stairs.
- Ankle fractures often occur when there is a sudden change in direction or a high-impact fall.
- He experienced pain in his ankle due to years of playing sports with improper footwear.
- The physical therapist prescribed ankle exercises to help her recover from surgery.
- The athlete's ankle injury required months of rehabilitation before she could return to competition.