tarso- Synonyms

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tarso- Meaning

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tarso- ()

A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the tarsus; as, tarsometatarsus.

tarso- Sentence Examples

  1. The tarso-metatarsal joint connects the tarsal bones to the metatarsal bones in the foot.
  2. The tarso-carpal joint is a complex articulation between the wrist bones.
  3. The tarso-fibular ligament stabilizes the ankle joint.
  4. The tarso-calcaneal fascia supports the arch of the foot.
  5. The tarso-phalangeal joint is formed between the tarsal and phalangeal bones of the toes.
  6. The tarso-metatarsal angle measures the alignment of the tarsal and metatarsal bones.
  7. A tarso-navicular coalition is a congenital fusion between the tarsal and navicular bones.
  8. The tarso-cuneiform ligament connects the tarsal bones to the cuneiform bones.
  9. The tarso-fibular joint is reinforced by the interosseous ligament.
  10. The tarso-metatarsal ligament complex provides stability to the midfoot.

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A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the tarsus; as, tarsometatarsus.

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The tarso-metatarsal joint connects the tarsal bones to the metatarsal bones in the foot.

The tarso-carpal joint is a complex articulation between the wrist bones.

The tarso-fibular ligament stabilizes the ankle joint.

The tarso-calcaneal fascia supports the arch of the foot.