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Talus

Talus is a noun that means the ankle bone that connects the lower leg to the foot and helps form the ankle joint.

Technical Medical noun specialized GRE: low

Talus Definition

The ankle bone that connects the lower leg to the foot and helps form the ankle joint.

A specialized anatomical term, common mainly in medical and biological writing.

Talus is a noun.

Talus has low GRE relevance.

Talus Synonyms

Scree , ankle bone

How To Use Talus In A Sentence

  1. The fracture extended through the talus and required surgical repair.
  2. The talus transfers body weight from the tibia to the foot.
  3. Avascular necrosis can affect the talus after a severe injury.
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