Tarsus in Portuguese
Tarsus in Portuguese is Tarso, tarso — Tarsus means the group of small bones forming the ankle and upper foot in humans and other vertebrates.
Tarsus in Portuguese
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A city in Mersin Province in southeastern Turkey, an important center of Cilicia since antiquity.
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(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?
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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."
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 Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Tarsus" in Portuguese?
"Tarsus" in Portuguese is Tarso, tarso. 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 Portuguese, "Tarsus" is Tarso, tarso.
Are there other ways to say "Tarsus" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "Tarsus": Tarso, tarso.
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