Medical Dictionary

talus

noun ta·lus \ˈtā-ləs\
plural ta·li \ˈtā-ˌlī\

Medical Definition of TALUS

1
:  the human astragalus that bears the weight of the body and together with the tibia and fibula forms the ankle joint—called also anklebone
2
:  the entire ankle

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