ankles
Feet meet legs
Ankles is the plural of ankle, the joint connecting the foot to the leg.
The ankle allows the foot to flex and rotate, making it essential for walking and balance.
Weak or injured ankles are common concerns: She rolled both ankles playing basketball.
He has bad ankles from years of running.
Ligament stretch injury
- fractureSplit in hard material
- strainExcessive stretching force
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- inflammationProtective tissue response
rupture · dislocation · tendonitis · rolled · twisted · pain · bruising · instability
Main lower leg bone
cartilage · ligament · tendon · joint · synovial · articulation · calcaneus · metatarsal
Upward ankle bend
walking · running · mobility · flexibility · eversion · inversion · pronation · supination
Device providing structural stability
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- compressionForcing into smaller space
elevation · recovery · immobilization · strengthening · stretching · taping · support · crutches
Resistance to displacement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- postureBody position, alignment
load-bearing · biomechanics · orthotics · strengthening · kinetics · grounding · stance
sprain
Ligament stretch injury
inflammation · rupture · dislocation · tendonitis · rolled · twisted · pain · bruising · instability · weakness
tibia
Main lower leg bone
bone · cartilage · ligament · tendon · joint · synovial · articulation · calcaneus · metatarsal · extensor
dorsiflexion
Upward ankle bend
gait · walking · running · mobility · flexibility · eversion · inversion · pronation · supination · stride
brace
Device providing structural stability
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- wrapEnclose by winding around
compression · elevation · recovery · immobilization · strengthening · stretching · taping · support · crutches · rest
stability
Resistance to displacement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
posture · load-bearing · biomechanics · orthotics · strengthening · kinetics · grounding · stance
bracelet
Ornamental wrist band
beads · jewelry · ornament · silver · gold · henna · tattoo · bells · torque · shell
- sprained ankleInjured foot hinge
- twisted ankleLigament injury from rolling
- ankle socksHosiery stopping at leg joint
- ankle braceletChain worn around lower leg
- ankle bootFootwear ending above foot
- ankle monitorCourt-ordered tracking device