adj.
Of or relating to the metatarsus.
n.
Any of the bones of the metatarsus.
metatarsally met'a·tar'sal·ly adv.
metatarsal
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met·a·tar·sal (mĕt'ə-tär'səl)  |
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One of five arching bones joining the tarsus to the phalanges of the toes of each foot.
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(mĕt'ə-tär'səl)
adj.
adj.
Of or relating to the metatarsus.
n.Any of the five long bones that form the anterior portion of the foot and articulate posteriorly with the three cuneiform and the cuboid bones and anteriorly with the five proximal phalanges.
met'a·tar'sal·ly adv.| Veterinary Dictionary: metatarsal |
1. pertaining to the metatarsus.
2. a bone of the metatarsus.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
The adjective metatarsal has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
of or relating to the metatarsus
Pertains to noun: metatarsus (meaning #1)
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