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tarsal

/tahr-suhl/US // ˈtɑr səl //UK // (ˈtɑːsəl) //

跗骨之蛆,跗关节,跗骨节,跗节

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to the tarsus of the foot.
    • : pertaining to the tarsi of the eyelids.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a tarsal bone, joint, or the like.

Examples

  • There are no Birds in which the tarsal bones remain separated and distinct throughout life.

  • Shortening the eyelid by excision of a portion of the tarsal plate.

  • The chief articulating parts are the tibia with the tibial tarsal bone (astragulus).

  • Sprains of the mesial tarsal ligaments cause lameness somewhat similar to that of spavin.

  • However, in every instance if there is involvement of the tibial tarsal (astragalus) bone, complete recovery is highly improbable.