tarsus — The group of small bones in the foot between the tibia and metatarsus, forming the ankle and heel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The group of small bones in the foot between the tibia and metatarsus, forming the ankle and heel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrsəs/
Korean meaning: 발목과 뒤꿈치를 형성하는 발의 작은 뼈들의 집합체
Korean pronunciation: 타-서스 (강세: 타)
Example Sentences
- After the soccer game, his tarsus was so swollen that he couldn't fit into his favorite sneakers.
- The anatomy student struggled to memorize all seven bones of the tarsus.
- The dancer's career ended when she severely damaged her tarsus during a particularly ambitious leap.
tarsus
NOUN//ˈtɑːrsəs//
The group of small bones in the foot between the tibia and metatarsus, forming the ankle and heel
Small bones forming ankle and heel
Marcus must focus on the tarsus!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'tarsos'에서 유래했는데, 원래는 '평평한 바구니'나 '발바닥'을 의미했습니다. 고대 그리스인들이 발목뼈들이 평평하게 배열된 모습을 바구니처럼 생겼다고 생각했기 때문입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“After the soccer game, his tarsus was so swollen that he couldn't fit into his favorite sneakers.”
“The anatomy student struggled to memorize all seven bones of the tarsus.”
“The dancer's career ended when she severely damaged her tarsus during a particularly ambitious leap.”
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