ETYM Old Eng. ancle, anclow, AS. ancleow; akin to Icel. ökkla, ökli, Dan. and Swed. ankel, Dutch enklaauw, enkel, German enkel, and perh. Old High Germ. encha, ancha thigh, shin: cf. Skr. anga limb, anguri finger. Related to Haunch.
A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus; SYN. ankle joint, mortise joint, articulatio talocruralis.
Hinge joint connecting the lower leg and the foot. It is formed by the ankle bone (talus) that fits into a socket provided by the lower ends of the tibia and fibula. + prikaži više

The bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint; SYN. astragal, astragalus, talus. ankle bone, ankle-bone

ETYM Cf. German döbel peg, French douelle state of a cask, surface of an arch, douille socket, little pipe, cartridge.
Inserts into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together; SYN. dowel pin, joggle.

ETYM Old Eng. pinne, as. pinn a pin, peg.
1. A piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment.
2. A small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things, especially in sewing.
3. Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green; SYN. flag.
4. Informal terms of the leg; SYN. peg, stick.
5. Two-part cylindrical tumblers held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown. + prikaži više