Word formation for ankle and meaning in medical terms

The word formation for the anatomical term "ankle" is "ankle" itself. In medical terms, the ankle refers to the joint located between the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) and the foot bones (talus and calcaneus). It allows for movement such as ankle dorsiflexion (pulling the toes towards the shin) and plantarflexion (pointing the toes away from the shin).