Definition
noun
(anatomy) The bone in the ankle articulating to the leg bones to form the ankle joint.
Supplement
Word origin: Latin astragalus.
Related forms: astragalar (adjective)
Synonyms:
- anklebone
- astragalus
- talus
Dictionary > Astragal
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