NIH MeSH · D013639Anatomy
Tarsal Bones
Also known asBones, Tarsal · Bone, Tarsal · Tarsal Bone · Tarsus Osseus · Ankle Bones · Bones, Ankle · Navicular Bone of Foot · Foot Navicular Bone · Foot Navicular Bones · Os Naviculare · Naviculare, Os · Naviculares, Os
Definition
The seven bones which form the tarsus - namely, CALCANEUS; TALUS; cuboid, navicular, and the internal, middle, and external cuneiforms.
MeSH classification
- A02.835.232.043.300.710
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What does Tarsal Bones mean in medicine?
The seven bones which form the tarsus - namely, CALCANEUS; TALUS; cuboid, navicular, and the internal, middle, and external cuneiforms. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Tarsal Bones known by any other names?
Yes. Tarsal Bones is also referred to as Bones, Tarsal, Bone, Tarsal, Tarsal Bone, Tarsus Osseus in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Tarsal Bones sit in the medical classification?
Tarsal Bones falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.232.043.300.710). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013639) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗