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tarsal bone

/ˈtɑːrsəl boʊn/

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/ˈtɑːrsəl boʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛюбая из семи костей, образующих предплюсну — группу костей в области голеностопа и заднего отдела стопы человека.

Any of the seven bones that make up the tarsus, the cluster of bones in the ankle and hindfoot region of the human foot.

  1. Ankle boneC1formal

    Any of the seven bones that make up the tarsus of the foot, located between the lower leg and the metatarsals.

    ruКость предплюсны

    • The talus is one of the tarsal bones that articulates with the tibia.
    • A fracture of the tarsal bones can cause significant pain and swelling.
    • The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone, forming the heel.