malleolus

[ muh-lee-uh-luhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural mal·le·o·li [m, uh, -, lee, -, uh, -lahy].

1. the bony protuberance on either side of the ankle, at the lower end of the fibula or of the tibia.

malleolus

/ məˈliːələs /

noun

1. either of two rounded bony projections of the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint

Derived Forms

• malˈleolar, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of malleolus¹

1685–95; < Latin: small hammer, mallet, equivalent to malle ( us ) hammer + -olus -ole ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of malleolus¹

C17: diminutive of Latin malleus hammer

Example Sentences

Please to observe the beautiful polish the internal malleolus takes!'

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Similarly the tibialis posterior may be displaced over the medial malleolus as a result of inversion of the foot.

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Now carefully dissect the tendons of the tibialis posticus and flexor communis digitorum from behind the internal malleolus.

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The medial malleolus is unduly prominent, stretching the skin, which may give way if the patient attempts to walk.

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The medial malleolus alone may be carried away, or a portion of the broad part of the tibia may accompany it.

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