tarsus Definition

tarsus
noun tarsi

1. anatomy.
The seven bones forming the upper part of the foot and ankle.
2. biol.
In insects: the extremity of a limb, usually a five-jointed foot.
3. anatomy.
The firm connective tissue that supports and stiffens the eyelid.

Etymology: 17c: Latin, from Greek tarsos the flat of the foot, or the eyelid.