Tarsal (adjective)

Relating to or affecting the tarsus, the ankle bone or the ankle joint.

Origin:

This word is derived from the greek word "tarsos" which means "ankle". it was first used in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. The tarsal bones are the bones that make up the ankle joint.
2. The tarsal tunnel is the narrow passageway on the inside of the ankle.
3. The tarsal plate is the fibrous tissue that connects the eyelid to the eyeball.
4. Tarsal coalition is a congenital condition in which two or more bones in the ankle fuse together.
5. Tarsal muscle spasms can cause pain and discomfort in the ankle joint.