Tarsal
adjective
Related to the bones in the foot and ankle.
The doctor said the patient had a tarsal fracture.
Often appears as...
- tarsal bones
- tarsal joints
Usage tips
Medical, Technical
adjective
Related to the bones in the foot and ankle.
The doctor said the patient had a tarsal fracture.
Often appears as...
- tarsal bones
- tarsal joints
Usage tips
Medical, Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological discussions pertaining to the ankle and foot.
He's specializing in tarsal surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Bones
Refers to seven specific bones in the foot, not just any foot bone.
The tarsal region is comprised of the calcaneus, talus, and other bones.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Usually comes up in medical settings like hospitals, clinics, or anatomy classes.
During the anatomy lecture, we studied the tarsal bones' structure.
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological discussions pertaining to the ankle and foot.
He's specializing in tarsal surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Bones
Refers to seven specific bones in the foot, not just any foot bone.
The tarsal region is comprised of the calcaneus, talus, and other bones.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Usually comes up in medical settings like hospitals, clinics, or anatomy classes.
During the anatomy lecture, we studied the tarsal bones' structure.
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological discussions pertaining to the ankle and foot.
He's specializing in tarsal surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Bones
Refers to seven specific bones in the foot, not just any foot bone.
The tarsal region is comprised of the calcaneus, talus, and other bones.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Usually comes up in medical settings like hospitals, clinics, or anatomy classes.
During the anatomy lecture, we studied the tarsal bones' structure.
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Video examples
Finding Little Owls in...
They can catch rabbits, and that will be because they have incredibly strong tarsal bones. They're grip bones are really, really powerful. For such a tiny little bird. I mean, one thing that we do have on our side is,
Video examples
Finding Little Owls in...
They can catch rabbits, and that will be because they have incredibly strong tarsal bones. They're grip bones are really, really powerful. For such a tiny little bird. I mean, one thing that we do have on our side is,
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