Definition of malleolus in English:
malleolus
nounPlural malleoli maˈliːələsməˈliələs
Anatomy A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle.
Example sentencesExamples
- A venous wound often occurs near the medial malleolus; it is jagged in shape, quite shallow, and usually is not painful.
- A metal hinge located at the lateral and medial malleoli permits both dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
- The medial and lateral malleoli of the tibia and fibula stabilize the talus.
- Arterial ulcers tend to occur over the distal part of the leg, especially the lateral malleoli, dorsum of the feet, and the toes.
- On examination he had mild swelling and tenderness around the medial malleolus of his left ankle.
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus 'hammer'.