The ankle is the joint that connects your foot to your leg and allows your foot to move up, down, and sideways. It helps you stand, walk, and run.
From Old English 'ancol' or 'ancleow', related to old words for 'bend' or 'joint'. The exact ancient root is uncertain, but it has long referred to this specific body part.
Your ankle quietly handles forces several times your body weight every time you run or jump. That’s why a small sprain feels huge—so much of your balance and movement depends on that one joint.
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