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ankle bones

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ankle bone has 1 sense
  1. anklebone, astragal, astragalus, talus - the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
    --1 is a kind of bone, os
    --1 is a part of ankle, ankle joint, mortise joint, articulatio talocruralis

Definitions from the Web

Ankle Bones

Definition: The ankle bones, also known as tarsal bones, are a group of seven bones located between the leg and the foot, forming the ankle joint.

Senses/Usages:

1. Anatomy

Noun: In anatomy, ankle bones refer to the seven tarsal bones forming the articulation with the tibia and fibula.

Example Sentence: He fractured one of his ankle bones while playing soccer.

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2. Dance

Noun: In dance, ankle bones may refer to the bony prominences on the inner and outer sides of the ankle, which are important for balance and stability.

Example Sentence: The ballerina landed gracefully on her ankle bones after performing a pirouette.

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3. Local terminology

Noun: In some local communities, ankle bones may refer to small bones or trinkets used in traditional board games or fortune-telling practices.

Example Sentence: The children played a game using ankle bones as dice.

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