tarsal(n = noun.body) tarsal bone - any bone of the tarsus;
is a kind of bone, os
is a part of tarsus
Derived form adjective tarsal₁

   tarsal(a = adj.pert) - of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot; "tarsal bones"
Derived forms noun tarsal₁, noun tarsus₁

   Of or pertaining to the tarsus (either of the foot or eye). [1913 Webster]

   Same as Tercel. [1913 Webster]

tarsal, adj. & n.
--adj. of or relating to the bones in the ankle.
--n. a tarsal bone.

Etymology:
TARSUS + -AL

tarsal bone, tarsal gland