Hypotarsus

Hypotarsus
Hypotarsus Hy`po*tar"sus, n.; pl. {Hypotarsi}. [NL. See {Hypo-}, and {Tarsus}.] (Anat.) A process on the posterior side of the tarsometatarsus of many birds; the calcaneal process. -- {Hy`po*tar"sal}, a.

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