Term Name:	tarsal segment
Synonyms:	tarsomere
Definition:	A segment of the tarsus of the adult leg. The first tarsal segment, the metatarsus, is proximally connected to the tibia. Tarsal segments are covered in 8 longitudinal rows of bristles, with row 1 being the most ventral.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:6004646]