tarsals

tarsals

The bones that make up the ankle joint.

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tarsal

Biology; Anatomy

Describes a bone of the tarsus (tarsals are sometimes called "ankle bones").

tarsal

Anatomy; Human body

In tetrapods, the tarsus is a cluster of articulating bones in each foot situated between the lower end of tibia and fibula of the lower leg and the metatarsus.

tarsale

Language; Dictionaries

One of the bones or cartilages of the tarsus; esp., one of the series articulating with the metatarsals.

tarsal

Language; Dictionaries

Of or pertaining to the tarsus (either of the foot or eye).

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