Anatomy

Animal Tarsus

The region in the hindlimb of a quadruped, corresponding to the human ANKLE.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The region in the hindlimb of a quadruped, corresponding to the human ANKLE.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Hock
  • Tarsus, Animal
  • Hocks

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

use for ankle of non-primate vertebrates; tarsal joints of animals does not go here: use TARSAL JOINTS

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History Note

1988(1968); for HOCK see HINDLIMB 1975-2001

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Tree Number

  1. A13.473w.821

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Animal Tarsus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013643. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013643
  2. Animal Tarsus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70067944