Tarsus in Greek
Tarsus in Greek is Ταρσός — Tarsus means the group of small bones forming the ankle and upper foot in humans and other vertebrates.
Tarsus in Greek
Ταρσός
Pronounced: Tarsos
A city in Mersin Province in southeastern Turkey, an important center of Cilicia since antiquity.
What does "Tarsus" mean?
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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."
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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."
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Tarsus" in Greek?
"Tarsus" in Greek is Ταρσός. Tarsus means: The group of small bones forming the ankle and upper foot in humans and other vertebrates.
How do you pronounce Ταρσός?
"Tarsus" in Greek is Ταρσός, pronounced "Tarsos".
How do you use "Tarsus" in a sentence?
Example: "A sprained ankle often involves ligaments around the tarsus." In Greek, "Tarsus" is Ταρσός.
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