astragalus

• Substantiv, das den Sprungbein genannten Fußwurzelknochen bezeichnet, der mit dem Unterschenkel das obere Sprunggelenk bildet. In der Botanik bezeichnet es zudem die Pflanzengattung Tragant.

A noun referring to the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint.

1. Ankle boneC1formalmedical

   The bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint.

   Sprungbein

   • The astragalus is a key bone in the human ankle.
   • A fracture of the astragalus can be difficult to treat.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the astragalus for damage.

   Synonymeanklebonetalus