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MALLEOLUS [1 record]

Record 1 2014-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Either of the two rounded prominences on either side of the ankle joint.

OBS

The lateral (or fibular, external, or outer) malleolus is at the lower end of the fibula and the medial (or tibial, internal, or inner) malleolus is at the lower end of the tibia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Chacune des deux saillies osseuses de la jambe situées l'une à sa partie externe, l'autre à sa partie interne et constituant la cheville.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Cada una de las protuberancias que forman parte del tobillo.

OBS

[Maléolo] interno corresponde a la tibia y [maléolo] externo, al peroné.

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