an·kle /ˈaNGkəl/ or. talocrural joint
Noun
The joint connecting the foot with the leg.
hinge joint
n.A joint, such as the elbow, in which a convex part of one bone fits into a concave part of another, allowing motion in only one plane.
Did You Know ...
That the ankle joint needs to be sturdy because it has to support up to 1.5 times your body weight when you walk, and up to eight times your body weight when you run?
Noun
The joint connecting the foot with the leg.
hinge joint
n.A joint, such as the elbow, in which a convex part of one bone fits into a concave part of another, allowing motion in only one plane.
Did You Know ...
That the ankle joint needs to be sturdy because it has to support up to 1.5 times your body weight when you walk, and up to eight times your body weight when you run?