ˈtɑrsəl

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the tarsus, a group of bones in the ankle or foot

“The tarsal bones in her foot were causing her a lot of pain.”

2. noun

a joint or bone in the ankle or foot, especially one of the bones that make up the tarsus

“The veterinarian examined the tarsal bone of the injured horse.”

3. noun

a tarsometatarsal joint, especially in birds

“The bird’s tarsal joint was badly injured in the crash.”