huckle bone
The term "huckle bone" can refer to different bones in the body, primarily in the hip or ankle regions.
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Definition
C1Human Anatomy
(general)The bone that forms the hip joint, also known as the hip bone.
Example
- The doctor examined the patient's huckle bone for any signs of fracture.
C1Human Anatomy
(general)The bone in the ankle joint, specifically the astragalus.
Example
- She twisted her ankle and injured her huckle bone.
C2Veterinary Medicine
(technical)The joint area of the hind leg of a quadruped, such as cattle or pigs.
Example
- The farmer checked the huckle bone of the pig for any signs of swelling.
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