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What is a malleolus?

What is a malleolus? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The bony prominence on each side of the ankle joint.
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Reconstruction of the lateral malleolus using free bone grafts has led to recurrence.
Sensory loss over medial aspect of the lower leg, particularly the area above medial malleolus.
The bridge of the nose, ear, occiput, and malleolus do not have subcutaneous tissue and these ulcers can be shallow.
The outside area of his foot beneath and around the lateral malleolus was the first to require any real contortion.
Because of the bony articulation between the medial malleolus and the talus, medial ankle sprains are less common than lateral sprains.
This causes a posterior displacement of the lateral malleolus by externally rotating the talus in the ankle mortise.

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