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ANKLE JOINT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase ankle joint. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase ankle joint. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ANKLE JOINT

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ankle
nounn
noun

• a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

articulation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• expressing in coherent verbal form

• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

• the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible

ginglymus
nounn
noun

• a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane

hinge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

• a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend

verb

• attach with a hinge

joint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• united or combined

noun

• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

• a disreputable place of entertainment

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion

• junction by which parts or objects are joined together

• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

adjective satellite

• affecting or involving two or more

• involving both houses of a legislature

verb

• fit as if by joints

• provide with a joint

• fasten with a joint

• separate (meat) at the joint

jointure
nounn
noun

• (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower

• the act of making or becoming a single unit

juncture
nounn
noun

• an event that occurs at a critical time

• a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

articulatio talocruralis
nounn
noun

• a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

mortise joint
nounn
noun

• a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

• a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other

Best Hypernyms For ANKLE JOINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ankle joint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
articulatio planagliding joint

Alternatives for ANKLE

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