Meeleolus

Meeleolus is not a standard term in widely used medical dictionaries and may represent a misspelling or less common variant of malleolus. In standard anatomy, the term refers to the bony projections at the ankle known as the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus.

The medial malleolus is the distal portion of the tibia and forms the inner ankle border. It contributes to the medial aspect of the ankle joint and serves as an attachment site for the deltoid ligament, among other soft tissues. The lateral malleolus is the distal end of the fibula and forms the outer ankle border, completing the ankle mortise together with the tibia and talus. The lateral malleolus also provides attachment points for the lateral ligament complex, which includes structures such as the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments and the calcaneofibular ligament.

Together, the malleoli help stabilize the ankle joint and guide movement during walking and weight bearing. They protect the talus from lateral and medial displacement and contribute to the congruency of the ankle mortise. They can be involved in common injuries, including malleolar fractures, which may require immobilization or surgical intervention depending on instability and displacement. Imaging, clinical examination, and assessment of syndesmotic integrity guide management and rehabilitation to restore stability and function.

In summary, while meeleolus is not standard terminology, malleoli refer to the medial and lateral ankle projects essential for joint stability and ligament attachment.