Malleolus

Synonyms of malleolus

• ankle bone
• distal tibia
• distal fibula

Collocations of malleolus

lateral malleolus

Frequency: 80 %

The lateral malleolus is the bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle.

medial malleolus

Frequency: 75 %

The medial malleolus is the bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle.

ankle malleolus

Frequency: 70 %

The ankle malleolus plays a crucial role in stabilizing the ankle joint.

fractured malleolus

Frequency: 60 %

He suffered a fractured malleolus after a fall.

bimalleolar fracture

Frequency: 50 %

A bimalleolar fracture involves fractures of both the medial and lateral malleoli.

Idiomatic Expressions for malleolus

• Phrase: to twist one's malleolus
  Meaning: to injure or strain one's ankle
  Usage: I twisted my malleolus while playing basketball and now I can't walk properly.