- Ankle - Wikipedia
In medical terminology, "ankle" (without qualifiers) can refer broadly to the region or specifically to the talocrural joint [1][6] The main bones of the ankle region are the talus (in the foot), the tibia, and fibula (both in the leg)
- Ankle Pain: Causes, Treatments At-Home Remedies
Ankle pain is a sign of an injury, arthritis or overuse Most ankle pain improves with rest, ice, compression, elevation and pain relievers
- Ankle Bones - Names and Anatomy With Labeled Diagrams
The ankle is the region in the human leg where the lower leg meets with the proximal end of the foot The ankle allows us to move the feet in different directions
- The Ankle Joint - Articulations - Movements - TeachMeAnatomy
The ankle joint (or talocrural joint) is a synovial joint, formed by the bones of the leg and the foot - the tibia, fibula, and talus In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the ankle joint; the articulating surfaces, ligaments, movements, and any clinical correlations
- Ankle Injuries: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention - WebMD
Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue -- bone, ligament, or tendon -- that's damaged The ankle is where three bones meet -- the tibia and fibula of your lower leg with the talus of
- Ankle Bone Anatomy - AOA Orthopedic Specialists
The ankle joint, or Talocrural joint, is a large synovial joint It is a hinge joint that allows plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, moving the foot up and down The ankle is more stable while joint is in dorsiflexion, and the anterior part of the talus is held in the joint
- Ankle | Joints, Bones, Muscles | Britannica
Ankle, in humans, hinge-type, freely moving synovial joint between the foot and leg The ankle contains seven tarsal bones that articulate (connect) with each other, with the metatarsal bones of the foot, and with the bones of the lower leg
- Why Does Your Ankle Hurt? Common Causes and Treatments
Causes of ankle pain include injury, arthritis, and more Learn more about the causes and how they're diagnosed and treated
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