Tarsal: meaning, definitions and examples

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tarsal

 

[ หˆtษ‘หrsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy structure

Tarsal bones are a group of seven bones that form the hind part of the foot. They are situated between the lower leg bones and the metatarsals, contributing to the structure of the ankle and the support of the foot. The tarsals include the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuneiforms, and the cuboid. Their arrangement allows for a range of movements necessary for walking, running, and jumping. Injuries to these bones can lead to significant mobility issues.

Synonyms

foot bone, tarsus

Examples of usage

  • The doctor examined the tarsal region after the injury.
  • Fractures of the tarsal bones can be very painful.
  • Athletes often injure their tarsal bones during high-impact sports.

Translations

Translations of the word "tarsal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tarsal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฐเฅเคธเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tarsal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tarsal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั€ัะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tarsalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณๆ น้ชจใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tarsal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tarsal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tarsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ชฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุทูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tarzรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tarzรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท—้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tarsalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tarsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ัะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒกแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tarsal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tarsal

Etymology

The term 'tarsal' is derived from the Greek word 'tarsos', which means 'flat surface' or 'the instep of the foot.' This term has been used in medical anatomy since the early 19th century to refer collectively to the group of bones located in the ankle and foot. In ancient medicine, knowledge about the bones of the foot was limited, but as anatomy was studied more deeply during the Renaissance, the importance of the tarsal bones became clearer. The study of human anatomy evolved, leading to better understanding of locomotion and injuries associated with the foot's structure. Today, the term 'tarsal' is widely used in both medical and health-related fields, reflecting the ongoing interest in preserving foot health and preventing injuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,130, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.