tibiotarsus en · NOUN
Etymology
From tibio- + tarsus.
Meanings
- The large bone between the femur and tarsometatarsus in the leg of a bird, formed by the union of the proximal part of the tarsus with the tibia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tibiotarsuses | Number=Plur | uncommon | lexicographic |
| tibiotarsi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |