What does Malleolar mean?
What does Malleolar mean?
Hear this out loudPause: an expanded projection or process at the distal end of the fibula or tibia at the level of the ankle: a : the expanded lower end of the fibula situated on the lateral side of the leg at the ankle.
What is the ankle region?
Hear this out loudPauseThe ankle, or the talocrural region, is the region where the foot and the leg meet. In medical terminology, “ankle” (without qualifiers) can refer broadly to the region or specifically to the talocrural joint. The main bones of the ankle region are the talus (in the foot), and the tibia and fibula (in the leg).
Where are malleolus located?
ankle
Hear this out loudPauseA malleolus is the bony prominence on each side of the human ankle. Each leg is supported by two bones, the tibia on the inner side (medial) of the leg and the fibula on the outer side (lateral) of the leg. The medial malleolus is the prominence on the inner side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the tibia.
What is a Malleolar fracture?
Hear this out loudPauseA “bimalleolar equivalent” fracture means that in addition to one of the malleoli being fractured, the ligaments on the inside (medial) side of the ankle are injured. Usually, this means that the fibula is broken along with injury to the medial ligaments, making the ankle unstable.
Is malleolus singular or plural?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | malleolus | malleolī |
| Genitive | malleolī | malleolōrum |
| Dative | malleolō | malleolīs |
| Accusative | malleolum | malleolōs |
What is the inside of your ankle called?
medial malleolus
Hear this out loudPauseThe medial malleolus, formed by the tibia, is found on the inside of the ankle. Posterior malleolus, also formed by the tibia, is found at the back of the ankle. Lateral malleolus, formed by the fibula, is found on the outer aspect of the ankle.
What is back of ankle called?
Hear this out loudPauseThe posterior malleolus, felt on the back of your ankle is also part of the tibia’s base. The lateral malleolus, felt on the outside of your ankle is the low end of the fibula.
What is inner ankle called?
What is the knobbly bit on your ankle called?
Hear this out loudPauseThe bumps or bony, knobbly bits (or protrusions) seen and felt on the ankle have their own names: The medial malleolus, felt on the inside of your ankle is part of the tibia’s base. The posterior malleolus, felt on the back of your ankle is also part of the tibia’s base.