tarsal

Meanings

• noun

  A tarsal bone is one of seven bones in the tarsus, located in the ankle and instep of the human foot.

• noun

  In anatomy, the tarsal bones form the ankle joint and the midfoot.

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tarsal , tarsals

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Etymology

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From Old French tarse, from Latin tarsus, meaning 'a heel, ankle'.

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Trivia

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1. The tarsal bones are the second largest group of bones in the human body, after the skull.

2. The talus bone is the largest of the tarsal bones and is often referred to as the 'ankle bone'.

3. The tarsal bones are connected by a series of ligaments and muscles, forming the tarsal canal, which contains the posterior tibial nerve and the posterior tibial artery.

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1. Ankle joint: The joint where the leg and the foot meet, formed by the tibia, fibula, talus, and tarsal navicular bone.

2. Midfoot: The part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, consisting of the tarsal bones and the metatarsal bones.

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The tarsal bones play a crucial role in the structure and function of the foot. They allow for the complex movements of the ankle and foot, enabling us to walk, run, and stand.

How to Memorize "tarsal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the tarsal bones as a group of seven bones in the ankle and instep of the foot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tarsal' with the ankle and foot, as they are closely related.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'TARSAL' to remember the names of the seven tarsal bones: Talus, Astragalus, Calcaneus, Navicular, Cuboid, and three Cuneiform bones.

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