ta
lus
Plural
tali
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the bone that forms the ankle joint with the tibia and fibula, supporting the body's weight and allowing movement of the foot
- The talus bone plays a crucial role in ankle stability and movement.
- An injury to the talus can result in difficulty walking or standing.
- The surgeon performed a delicate procedure to repair the fractured talus.
- X-rays revealed a small crack in the talus after the patient twisted their ankle.
- The talus articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.
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2
a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff
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