malleolar (Meaning)
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malleolar (a.)
Of or pertaining to the malleolus; in the region of the malleoli of the ankle joint.
Synonyms & Antonyms of malleolar
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malleolar Sentence Examples
- The malleolar artery supplies oxygenated blood to the ankle region.
- Fractures of the malleolar process can result in instability of the ankle joint.
- Malleolar collateral ligaments provide lateral stability to the ankle.
- In a malleolar inversion injury, the foot rolls inward, damaging the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle.
- A malleolar cast is used to immobilize the ankle after a fracture or ligament injury.
- Malleolar deformities can lead to chronic pain and decreased mobility.
- The anterior malleolar prominence is a bony landmark at the front of the ankle.
- Malleolar spurs are bony growths that can irritate surrounding tissues.
- Malleolar arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the cartilage in the ankle joint.
- In a bimalleolar fracture, both the medial and lateral malleoli are broken.
FAQs About the word malleolar
Of or pertaining to the malleolus; in the region of the malleoli of the ankle joint.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The malleolar artery supplies oxygenated blood to the ankle region.
Fractures of the malleolar process can result in instability of the ankle joint.
Malleolar collateral ligaments provide lateral stability to the ankle.
In a malleolar inversion injury, the foot rolls inward, damaging the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle.
