The region of the lower limb between the FOOT and the LEG.

Annotation

primates only; use TARSUS, ANIMAL for non-primate vertebrates; differentiate from ANKLE JOINT; ANKLE BONES see TARSAL BONES is also available; do not confuse X ref TARSUS with tarsus or tarsal referring to the eyelid

DUI

D000842 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0001252

History note

1963; use ANKLE INJURIES to search ANKLE/injuries 1966-91

Public note

1963; see ANKLE INJURIES to search ANKLE/injuries 1966-91; for TARSUS see TARSUS 1988-2001