talus

talus definition - medical

ta·lus (tāˈləs)

noun pl. ta·li (-līˌ)
  1. The bone of the ankle that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint. Also called anklebone, astragalus.
  2. The ankle.

Related Forms:

  • taˈlar (-lər) adjective

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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