tarsal in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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tarsien (tarsienne)
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While earlier tetrapods possess several simple tarsal bones in their ankles, diadectids have a more complex astragalus formed from the fusion of these bones.
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After the pelvis come the femur (thigh), patella, stifle joint, tibia, fibula, tarsal (hock) bone and joint, large metatarsal (cannon) and small metatarsal (splint) bones.
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Along with the transverse tarsal joint (i.e. talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joint), the subtalar joint transforms tibial rotation into forefoot supination and pronation.
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The tarsal glands are found on the upper inside of the hock (middle joint) on each hind leg.
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In the eyelids, meibomian glands, also called tarsal glands, are a type of sebaceous gland that secrete a special type of sebum into tears.
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During rub-urination, the animal squats while urinating so that urine will run down the insides of its legs and onto its tarsal glands.
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Skeletal material described include molar, incomplete cochlear and tarsal bone either complete or in fragmented state of preservation.
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The calcaneum also has a facet that attaches to both the fibula bone of the leg and another tarsal, or ankle bone.
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This may be looked upon as a missing link in terms of mid-tarsal joint function.
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