Anatomy
talus Audio
ta·lus [ tey-luhs ]
Subclass of:
Tarsal Bones
Definitions related to talus:
  • The bone of the foot that connects with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The second largest of the TARSAL BONES. It articulates with the TIBIA and FIBULA to form the ANKLE JOINT.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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