hock joint
/ˈhɑk dʒɔɪnt/
noun
- The joint in the hind leg of a four-legged animal that corresponds to the human ankle, located between the knee and the foot.
- The horse's hock-joint was stiff after the long ride.
- The veterinarian examined the dog's hock-joint for signs of arthritis.
- A cow's hock-joint can become swollen if it stands on hard surfaces too long.