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Talus

Meaning: Tarsal bone sitting between the tibia, fibula and heel bone, transmitting body weight to the foot.

In practice: In the anterior drawer test, this bone is pulled forward to assess the anterior talofibular ligament.

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Which word means: The heel bone, the largest tarsal bone, which receives the Achilles tendon.

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