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tarsus in Finnish

tarsus in Finnish is kinttu, nilkka, nilkkaluu — tarsus means the group of small bones forming the ankle and upper foot in humans and other vertebrates.

tarsus in Finnish

kinttu
noun
(skeleton) A group of small bones in this part of the foot. The seven bones of the human tarsus form the ankle and upper part of the foot.
nilkka
noun
(skeleton) A group of small bones in this part of the foot. The seven bones of the human tarsus form the ankle and upper part of the foot.
nilkkaluu
noun
(skeleton) A group of small bones in this part of the foot. The seven bones of the human tarsus form the ankle and upper part of the foot.

What does "tarsus" mean?

  1. noun The group of small bones forming the ankle and upper foot in humans and other vertebrates.
    "A sprained ankle often involves ligaments around the tarsus."
  2. noun In insects and other arthropods, the last, foot-like segment of a leg.
    "The beetle's tarsus ends in tiny claws that help it grip surfaces."

tarsus in a sentence

  • A sprained ankle often involves ligaments around the tarsus.
  • The tarsus connects the leg bones to the bones of the foot.
  • The beetle's tarsus ends in tiny claws that help it grip surfaces.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tarsus" in Finnish?

"tarsus" in Finnish is kinttu, nilkka, nilkkaluu. tarsus means: The group of small bones forming the ankle and upper foot in humans and other vertebrates.

How do you use "tarsus" in a sentence?

Example: "A sprained ankle often involves ligaments around the tarsus." In Finnish, "tarsus" is kinttu, nilkka, nilkkaluu.

Are there other ways to say "tarsus" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "tarsus": kinttu, nilkka, nilkkaluu.

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