Malleolus

Pronunciation: /məˈliːələs/

Definitions of malleolus

noun Either of two rounded protuberances at the lower end of the fibula and tibia that form a joint with the talus.

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor said I sprained my malleolus.

A2 The malleolus is a bony projection on the ankle.

B1 The malleolus is an important part of the ankle joint.

B2 The lateral malleolus is often injured in ankle sprains.

C1 The malleolus plays a crucial role in stabilizing the ankle during movement.

C2 Surgical repair may be necessary for a fractured malleolus.

Examples of malleolus in a Sentence

formal The malleolus is the bony protrusion on either side of the ankle joint.

informal I twisted my ankle and now it hurts right where the malleolus is.

slang I think I may have messed up my malleolus when I fell skateboarding.

figurative His stubbornness was like a malleolus, always sticking out and causing problems.

Grammatical Forms of malleolus

• plural: malleoli
• comparative: more malleolus
• superlative: most malleolus
• present tense: malleolus
• future tense: will malleolus
• perfect tense: has malleolused
• continuous tense: is malleolusing
• singular: malleolus
• positive degree: malleolus
• infinitive: to malleolus
• gerund: malleolusing
• participle: malleolused

Origin and Evolution of malleolus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'malleolus' comes from Latin, where it means 'small hammer'. It is derived from the word 'malleus' which means 'hammer'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to describe the small hammer-like protrusions on either side of the ankle joint, the word 'malleolus' has evolved to be specifically used in anatomy to refer to the bony protuberances on either side of the ankle joint.