Term Name: eyelid tarsus
Synonyms: eyelid tarsi, tarsi, tarsus palpebralis
Definition: The tarsi (tarsal plates) are two comparatively thick, elongated plates of dense connective tissue, about 2.5 cm. in length; one is found in each eyelid, and contributes to its form and support. They directly abut the lid margins.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004772]

Relationships
is part of: eyelid eyelid connective tissue
has parts: medial palpebral ligament orbital septum tarsal gland
is a type of: membrane organ neural crest-derived structure
has subtype: inferior eyelid tarsus superior eyelid tarsus
inverse disjoint_from: tarsal region