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a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

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  1. n. a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
  2. n. a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other