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Tarsal Bone

Definition: A tarsal bone refers to any of the seven bones that make up the ankle and instep region of the human foot.

Parts of Speech: noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Usage: Anatomy

Definition: Any of the seven bones forming the tarsus, which include the calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones.

Example: The tarsal bones provide stability and flexibility to the foot.

Sense 2:

Usage: Popular

Definition: A phrase used to describe a type of fracture occurring in the tarsal bones of the foot.

Example: My gymnastics coach suffered a tarsal bone fracture while performing a high-level routine.

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