talus
Pronunciation
/tˈæləs/
tali

Definition & Meaning of "talus"in English

Talus
01

the bone that forms the ankle joint with the tibia and fibula, supporting the body's weight and allowing movement of the foot

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
tali
Examples
The talus bone plays a crucial role in ankle stability and movement.
02

a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff

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