tarsal

[ tahr-suhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the tarsus of the foot.
2. pertaining to the tarsi of the eyelids.

noun

1. a tarsal bone, joint, or the like.

tarsal

/ ˈtɑːsəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or constituting the tarsus or tarsi

noun

1. a tarsal bone

tarsal

/ tär′səl /

Adjective

1. Relating to or involving the ankle.

Noun

1. Any of the seven bones of the tarsus.

Other Words From

• inter·tarsal adjective
• post·tarsal adjective
• sub·tarsal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tarsal¹

First recorded in 1810–20; tars(us) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

There are no Birds in which the tarsal bones remain separated and distinct throughout life.

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Shortening the eyelid by excision of a portion of the tarsal plate.

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The chief articulating parts are the tibia with the tibial tarsal bone (astragulus).

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Sprains of the mesial tarsal ligaments cause lameness somewhat similar to that of spavin.

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However, in every instance if there is involvement of the tibial tarsal (astragalus) bone, complete recovery is highly improbable.

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