Tarsi: meaning, definitions and examples

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tarsi

 

[ หˆtษ‘หr.saษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy structure

The term 'tarsi' refers to the transverse part of the foot of vertebrates, specifically the collection of bones that form the ankle and the back part of the foot. In humans, the tarsal bones are seven in total and include the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones. Tarsi play an important role in providing support and stability to the foot while also enabling movement. They are crucial in the biomechanics of walking, running, and jumping. Additionally, the term can also refer to similar structures in other animals, often relating to the joint area of insects.

Synonyms

ankle, hindfoot, tarsal.

Examples of usage

  • The injury affected her tarsi.
  • Tarsi have a crucial role in foot mechanics.
  • The radiologist examined the tarsi for fractures.
  • Some species have specialized tarsi for climbing.

Translations

Translations of the word "tarsi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tarso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฐเฅเคธเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FuรŸwurzel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tarsus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stฤ™p

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณๆ น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tarse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tarso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tarso

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ชฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุนุจ ุงู„ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกprstรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpรคstie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท—้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tarzus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถxar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tarso

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tarso

Etymology

The word 'tarsi' is derived from the Greek word 'tarsos', which means 'flat surface' or 'sole of the foot'. The term has been used in medical and anatomical contexts for centuries, particularly in the study of human and animal anatomy. The plural form 'tarsi' specifically refers to more than one tarsus, which is the singular form. This word has been adopted into various scientific and medical terminologies, particularly in fields such as biology, orthopedics, and genetics. As scientific understanding of anatomy improved through the ages, the term has been utilized to describe the complex structures associated with the ankle region in different species, lending itself to comparative anatomy studies as well.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,440, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.