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anklebone

anklebone

1 4.0
A bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot
  • noun
  • /ˈæŋkəlˌboʊn/
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  • He felt a sharp pain around his anklebone after twisting his foot while playing soccer.

Examples

  • And the anklebone connected to the footbone.

  • A spot below her anklebone began to itch.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • And the shinbone connected to the anklebone.

  • Anyone care for St. Vitus's anklebone-- the one he danced on?

  • It's true, my mother rarely rides our horses, and when she does, it is always in a long, proper dress that exposes not even an anklebone.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • The doctor examined her ankle and pointed to the anklebone to explain the injury.

  • The anklebone is crucial for the movement of the foot and helps support the body while walking.

Synonyms

talus
vsanklebone
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A bone in the ankle that joins the foot and leg

is the broader name for that same connecting bone
astragalus
vsanklebone
  • Specialized
9.9

A bone in the ankle that connects the foot to the leg and helps the ankle move

is the general term for the ankle bone without technical detail
talar
vsanklebone
  • Specialized
8.6

The bone in the ankle that connects the leg and foot

is the main anatomical label for the same bone
astragal
vsanklebone
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot

is the general concept highlighting the link between foot and leg

Surface Forms

anklebone singular
anklebones plural

Morphology

anklebone = ankle + bone (transparent) = ankle + bone

The word 'anklebone' is a clear combination of 'ankle' and 'bone', directly indicating the bone in the ankle area.

Etymology

Anklebone is simply the words ankle and bone put together, with ankle naming the joint that lets the foot bend. So an anklebone is the bone that connects the foot to the leg and allows movement.