metatarsal

(mĕt'ə-tär'səl)
adj.
Of or relating to the metatarsus.

n.
Any of the bones of the metatarsus.

metatarsally met'a·tar'sal·ly adv.

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One of five arching bones joining the tarsus to the phalanges of the toes of each foot.

(mĕt'ə-tär'səl)
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.

1. pertaining to the metatarsus.
2. a bone of the metatarsus.

• m. pad — see footpad.
• m. spur — see spur (3).

See words rhyming with "metatarsal."