talus /ta·lus/ (ta´lus) pl. ta´li [L.] ankle bone; the highest of the tarsal bones and the one that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.
talus
ta·lus (t  l s)n. pl. ta·li (-l   ) 1. The bone of the ankle that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint. Also called anklebone, astragalus. 2. The ankle. ta lar (-lr) adj. |
talus
[tā′ləs] pl. tali
Etymology: L, ankle
the second largest tarsal bone. It supports the tibia, rests on the calcaneus, and also articulates with the malleoli and navicular bones. It consists of a body, neck, and head. Also called ankle bone, astragalus.
talus
the most proximal of the tarsal bones. Called also the tibial tarsal bone. See also Table 10.
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