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astragalar

astragalar

9.9
Connected to the ankle bone or the area around the ankle
  • adjective
  • /əˈstræɡələr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : astragal
  • A fracture involving the astragalar surface may impair ankle movement.

Examples

  • She suffered an astragalar injury during the game.

  • The surgeon noted damage to the astragalar articulation during the procedure.

  • Early reptile species show unique astragalar characteristics in their skeletons.

  • The astragalar bone is crucial for ankle stability.

  • The doctor explained that an astragalar fracture can lead to long-term ankle problems.

  • She was diagnosed with an astragalar injury after her fall during the match.

  • The radiologist identified a defect in the astragalar region of the patient's ankle.

Synonyms

talar
vsastragalar
  • Specialized
9.6

About the ankle bone that joins the leg and foot

is the equivalent term but uses the other anatomical name

Surface Forms

astragalar positive

Morphology

astragalar = astragal (transparent) = astragal + ar

Formed by the regular adjectival suffix '-ar' on 'astragal', so the meaning 'relating to the astragalus/ankle' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word astragalar comes from the old word astragalus, which means 'anklebone' or the small bone inside the ankle. So, astragalar describes something that belongs to the ankle or the anklebone.