Anatomy

Ankle

The region of the lower limb between the FOOT and the LEG.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The region of the lower limb between the FOOT and the LEG.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Regio tarsalis
  • Tarsus
  • Ankles

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, diagnostic imaging, embryology, growth & development, innervation, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

primates only; use TARSUS, ANIMAL for non-primate vertebrates; differentiate from ANKLE JOINT; ANKLE BONES see TARSAL BONES is also available; do not confuse X ref TARSUS with tarsus or tarsal referring to the eyelid

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History Note

1963; use ANKLE INJURIES to search ANKLE/injuries 1966-91

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Tree Number

  1. A01.378.610.050w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ankle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000842. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000842
  2. Ankle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankle
  3. Ankle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q168002