malleolus
the bony protuberance on either side of the ankle, at the lower end of the fibula or of the tibia.
Origin of malleolus
1Words Nearby malleolus
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How to use malleolus in a sentence
Please to observe the beautiful polish the internal malleolus takes!'
Mated from the Morgue | John Augustus O'SheaSimilarly the tibialis posterior may be displaced over the medial malleolus as a result of inversion of the foot.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesNow carefully dissect the tendons of the tibialis posticus and flexor communis digitorum from behind the internal malleolus.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery | Joseph BellThe medial malleolus is unduly prominent, stretching the skin, which may give way if the patient attempts to walk.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesThe medial malleolus alone may be carried away, or a portion of the broad part of the tibia may accompany it.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for malleolus
/ (məˈliːələs) /
either of two rounded bony projections of the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint
Origin of malleolus
1Derived forms of malleolus
- malleolar, adjective
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