Ankle Joint (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 ankle joint allows for movement in two planes, including dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.
- Damage to the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint can lead to instability and pain.
- During the physical examination, the doctor gently manipulated the ankle joint to assess its range of motion.
- A hinge-type movement occurs at the ankle joint as the foot flexes upwards towards the shin.
- X-rays revealed a small fracture in the distal tibia, just above the ankle joint.