tarsus Definition
tar·sus (tär′səs)
noun pl. tar′si′-sī′
- Anat.
- the human ankle, consisting of seven bones between the tibia and metatarsus
- the small plate of connective tissue stiffening the eyelid
- Zool.
- a group of bones in the ankle region of the hind limbs of tetrapods
- tarsometatarsus
- the fifth segment from the base of an insect leg
Etymology: ModL < Gr tarsos, flat of the foot, any flat surface, orig. a wickerwork frame for drying fruits or cheeses < IE base *ters-, to dry > thirst, L torridus
Tarsus Definition
Tar·sus (tär′səs)
city in S Turkey, near the Mediterranean: in ancient times, the capital of Cilicia & birthplace of the Apostle Paul: pop. 169,000
tarsus Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
sinus: Tenderness may be found in the sinus tarsi, especially with hindfoot abduction.
Browse dictionary entries near tarsus
- ‹ tarsometatarsus
- ‹ tarso-
- ‹ tarsier
- ‹ tarsi
- ‹ Tarshish
- ‹ tarsal
- ‹ tars-
- ‹ tarry
- ‹ tarriance
- ‹ Tarrant, Chris
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