ankle joint
1
2.5
- noun
- /ˈæŋkəl dʒɔɪnt/
- Specialized
:
articulación del tobillo
- Second, the cast eliminates the motion at the ankle joint in the sagittal plane, which in turn decreases the propulsive phase of the gait cycle.
- motion at the ankle joint
- knee and ankle joint
Examples
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The latter two markers were placed on the prosthesis with the location of the ankle joint estimated from the sound limb.
Academic text (1990) -
Although equivocal, our study suggests that net power and work calculations at the ankle joint are sensitive to functional limitations, while those at the knee and hip do not appear to be.
Academic text (1999) -
Moreover, whereas large efforts were spent on the knee joint, only little attention has been devoted to the ankle joint so far.
Academic text (2016) -
The way that we do this is by increasing the flexibility of the hip, knee and the ankle joints in order to cover ground as quickly as possible.
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The Flex-Foot had a greater dorsiflexion torque and motion at the ankle joint.
Academic text (1990) -
The software prompts the examiner for the distance between the load application point and the ankle joint in order to compute the applied torque.
Academic text (2001) -
In design III, the tibiofibular mortise of the ankle joint was used along with the forefoot and heel bones, replacing all the inserts.
Academic text (1990) -
A standard study sheet, including the clinical data and a detailed diagram of the ankle joint, was prepared by the principal investigator in collaboration with the orthopaedic associates and completed for each child before the radiographic examination.
Academic text (2001) -
The ATFL, CFL, and lateral ankle capsule were incised to expose the ankle joint.
Blog text (8) -
The doctor explained how the ankle joint connects the foot and leg, allowing for movement.
Synonyms
436
1.0
The joint that connects the foot to the lower leg
The joint where the lower leg bones meet the top bone of the foot
The joint between the lower leg bones and the top bone of the foot that forms the ankle
How Mobile
- Specialized
1
3.9
- Specialized
2
3.5
1
3.0
2
2.3
- Specialized
1
2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the joint connecting the foot with the leg' is directly and compositionally derived from combining 'ankle' (the relevant body region) with 'joint' (a point where bones articulate). This literal anatomical noun phrase follows standard compounding patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Ankle joint simply names the place where the foot and the leg meet and move. The word ankle points to the lower part of the leg and joint means 'where two bones meet', so the phrase means the connection that lets the foot move.