spronggewricht

Definitions of spronggewricht
  1. noun
    tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
    synonyms: haam, hesp, rijnwijn
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    geleding, gewricht, lid, voeg
    (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
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