Tarsus

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑrsəs/

Definitions of tarsus

noun a bone in the foot of vertebrates, situated between the tibia and the metatarsus

Example Sentences

A1 The tarsus is the part of the foot between the ankle and toes.

A2 Birds have a tarsus bone in their legs.

B1 The tarsus provides support and stability to the foot.

B2 Injuries to the tarsus can affect a person's ability to walk.

C1 The tarsus consists of seven bones that form the ankle and heel.

C2 Understanding the anatomy of the tarsus is important for medical professionals.

Examples of tarsus in a Sentence

formal The tarsus is the cluster of small bones in the foot between the ankle and the metatarsus.

informal I sprained my tarsus playing basketball last week.

slang My tarsus is killing me after standing all day at work.

figurative The tarsus of the city, the bustling downtown area, never sleeps.

Grammatical Forms of tarsus

• plural: tarsi
• comparative: more tarsal
• superlative: most tarsal
• present tense: tarsus
• future tense: will tarsus
• perfect tense: has tarsused
• continuous tense: is tarsusing
• singular: tarsus
• positive degree: tarsus
• infinitive: to tarsus
• gerund: tarsing
• participle: tarsed

Origin and Evolution of tarsus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tarsus' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'tarsos' meaning flat surface or sole of the foot.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'tarsus' came to refer specifically to the ankle bone in humans and animals, as well as the corresponding joint or region in the foot.