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Ankle

Known as: hock, Regio tarsalis, Ankles 
The region of the lower limb between the FOOT and the LEG.
National Institutes of Health

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36 relations
Animal TarsusBlood supply aspectsFootFree lower limb

Narrower (20)

Ankle joint structureDistal tibiofibular joint structureInferior extensor retinaculumInferior fibular retinaculum

Broader (4)

Bone structure of lower limbJointsLegLimb region

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Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Control of acceleration during sudden ankle supination in people with unstable ankles.
STUDY DESIGN Comparative study of differences in functional control during ankle supination in the standing position in matched… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Development of hindlimb postural control during the first postnatal week in the rat.
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
The Role of Ankle Strength in Functional Ankle Instability
The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any differences in ankle range of motion, strength, or work between… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Cancer incidence and mortality and proximity to TV towers
To determine whether there is an increased cancer incidence and mortality in populations exposed to radiofrequency radiations… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
COMPARATIVE METHODS AT THE SPECIES LEVEL: GEOGRAPHIC VARIATION IN MORPHOLOGY AND GROUP SIZE IN GREY‐CROWNED BABBLERS (POMATOSTOMUS TEMPORALIS)
  • S. EdwardsM. Kot
  • Evolution; international journal of organic…
  • 1995
  • Corpus ID: 28437140
We show that a new comparative method that sheds light on evolutionary trends among species may also illuminate trends within… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Quality of life with three antihypertensive treatments. Cilazapril, atenolol, nifedipine.
A multicenter, randomized double-blind study of 6 months' duration was performed in 540 patients (average age 54 years, 57% male… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
EVOLUTION, PHYLOGENY, SEXUAL DIMORPHISM AND MATING SYSTEM IN THE GRACKLES (QUISCALUS SPP.: ICTERINAE)
  • M. Björklund
  • Evolution; international journal of organic…
  • 1991
  • Corpus ID: 27607613
According to theory, two consequences of sexual selection are sexual dimorphism in size and secondary sexual characteristics, due… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
A comparative support evaluation of three ankle orthoses before, during, and after exercise.
The purpose of this study was to compare the support effectiveness of three ankle orthoses before, during, and after a 90 minute… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Standing performance of persons with paraplegia.
Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Polyarthritis associated with Yersinia enterocolitica infection. Clinical features and laboratory findings in nine cases with severe joint symptoms.
During the last few years it has become apparent that human infections due to Yersinia enterocolitica (formerly Pasteurella X… 
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