Talus \Ta"lus\, n.; pl. {Tali}. [L., the ankle, the ankle bone.]
1. (Anat.) The astragalus.
2. (Surg.) A variety of clubfoot ({Talipes calcaneus}). See
the Note under {Talipes}.
talipes calcaneus
n : talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person
walks on the heel of the foot