malleolus

/muh-lee-uh-luhs/US // məˈli ə ləs //UK // (məˈliːələs) //

踝关节,踝骨,踝部,盂兰盆会

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural mal·le·o·li [muh-lee-uh-lahy]. /məˈli əˌlaɪ/. Anatomy.
- : the bony protuberance on either side of the ankle, at the lower end of the fibula or of the tibia.

Please to observe the beautiful polish the internal malleolus takes!'
Similarly the tibialis posterior may be displaced over the medial malleolus as a result of inversion of the foot.
Now carefully dissect the tendons of the tibialis posticus and flexor communis digitorum from behind the internal malleolus.
The medial malleolus is unduly prominent, stretching the skin, which may give way if the patient attempts to walk.
The medial malleolus alone may be carried away, or a portion of the broad part of the tibia may accompany it.