Tarsal Bone (Noun)
Meaning
Any bone of the tarsus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone in the human foot.
- A tarsal bone fracture can be painful and may require surgery to repair.
- The seven tarsal bones work together to form the ankle and the midfoot.
- The talus is a tarsal bone that plays a crucial role in ankle movement.
- The cuboid is a tarsal bone located on the lateral side of the foot.