tarsal
Of foot bones
Tarsal refers to the bones of the ankle or, more broadly, any structure in that region.
Humans have seven tarsal bones forming the rear portion of the foot.
The word functions as both adjective and noun: tarsal bones, the tarsals.
In insects, the tarsus is the segmented foot at the end of each leg, and tarsal describes its parts.
Posterior foot bone
- talusAnkle's main bone
- navicularBoat-shaped bone
- cuboidSix-sided rectangular solid
- cuneiformStylus-impressed ancient script
phalanges · ankle · midfoot · hindfoot · forefoot · ossicle · sesamoid · accessory
Upward ankle bend
- inversionReversal of position
- eversionTurning inside out
- supinationOutward forearm rotation
- pronationLimb rotating inward
flexion · extension · gait · stride · ambulation · locomotion · weight-bearing · propulsion
Clear vocal expression
Split in hard material
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
fusion · reconstruction · orthosis · splint · cast · podiatry · surgery · rehabilitation
Movable ocular covering
- lidRemovable container cover
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- ptosisAbnormal lid drooping
- blepharoplastySurgical eyelid reshaping
stye · blepharitis · lagophthalmos · levator · ocular · ophthalmic
calcaneus
Posterior foot bone
cuneiform · phalanges · ankle · midfoot · hindfoot · forefoot · ossicle · sesamoid · accessory · osteology
dorsiflexion
Upward ankle bend
- inversionReversal of position
- eversionTurning inside out
- supinationOutward forearm rotation
pronation · flexion · extension · gait · stride · ambulation · locomotion · weight-bearing · propulsion · stance
articulation
Clear vocal expression
fracture
Split in hard material
fixation · fusion · reconstruction · orthosis · splint · cast · podiatry · surgery · rehabilitation · trauma
eyelid
Movable ocular covering
- lidRemovable container cover
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- ptosisAbnormal lid drooping
blepharoplasty · stye · blepharitis · lagophthalmos · levator · ocular · ophthalmic
tarsalcarpal
Wrist anatomy term
phalangeal · digital · metacarpal · metatarsal · femoral