What does TALUS mean?

Talus 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. The talus is a bone in the ankle that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.
2. A talus is also a sloping mass of rock debris at the base of a cliff or steep slope.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈtæləs/

UK: /ˈtæləs/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "talus" comes from the Latin word "talus" meaning "anklebone". The bone in the ankle was named after its shape, which resembles a die or knucklebone. The geological sense of "talus" refers to a slope of rock debris that has accumulated at the base of a cliff or steep slope.

5. Synonyms

Rockfall, scree, debris, rubble, boulder field

6. Related Words

Cliff, slope, shale, stone, crag

7. Example Sentences

1. He fractured his talus bone in a skiing accident.
2. The hiker had to navigate the talus slope carefully to avoid slipping.