Tarsal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot; "tarsal bones".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor carefully examined the tarsal bones to diagnose the extent of the foot injury.
- The patient had severe tarsal tunnel syndrome that required immediate surgical attention.
- She broke one of the seven tarsal bones in her ankle during a particularly difficult landing.
- Radiologists can now create highly detailed images of tarsal structures with the new 3D imaging software.
- Chronic strain on tarsal ligaments led to inflammation and eventual joint damage.