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Vocabulary Entry
tarsal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the tarsus, a group of bones in the foot or ankle.
Example Sentences
"The tarsal bones provide structure to the foot."
"Injuries to the tarsal area can be quite painful."
"The doctor examined the tarsal joint for any signs of injury."
N
noun
A bone of the tarsus, or a region of the foot that includes these bones.
Example Sentences
"The tarsals are crucial for proper foot function."
"He fractured one of his tarsals during the game."
"Each tarsal plays a role in maintaining balance and movement."