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I would say by getting an x-ray.
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What bone is proximal to the fifth metatarsal?
The cuboid is proximal to the fifth metatarsal. It's the most lateral of the tarsals.
What bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?
Medial cuneiform
Is your second toe called a index toe?
no it is called a second metatarsal
What Lies in front of the tarsal bones?
What lies in front of the tarsal bones is the metatarsal.
Should you wrap an ace bandage around a fractured metatarsal bone?
A broken foot needs to be wrapped or splinted until you are able to get to the doctor and get it X-Rayed. If it is truly broken, it will need to be put in a cast for a while. For additional First Aid tips, visit Answers.com
Can you walk if you broke the 5Th metatarsal?
No, you can't. Atleast I can't when I got one.
What is dystrophic calcification of the metatarsal joint?
a metatarsal is a bone in your foot!
What happens if you have a fracture in the fifth metatarsal that's non healing?
i broke my fifth on both feet (different times) and the first one i didn't know bout till weeks later and they pin and screwed it in surgery and the second one had a cast for 6 weeks then broke it again 2 weeks after getting the cast off. then had the same surgery on that foot.
Second third and fourth metatarsal breaks- healing time?
5 weeks ago i broke my second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones in my foot. I was meant to have my cast off last week, and the doctor said the third and fourth metatarsal bones weren't healed yet, so she said i had to have it on another 3 weeks! , over all i will have had it on 7 and a half weeks. What will happen after i get it off? will i be able to walk on it straight away? all answers /experience appreciated. :)
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal?
The medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal is "metatars/o."
What bone is proximal to the fifth metatarsal?
The cuboid is proximal to the fifth metatarsal. It's the most lateral of the tarsals.
What is the difference between a metatarsus and a meTatarsal?
Metatarsal means 'of' or 'pertaining to' the tarsi. Metatarsus refers to a bone of the foot or ankle.
What is a metatarsal?
The metatarsal bones are a set of 5 long bones in the feet. They are the third set of bones counting from the tips of the toes.
How many metatarsal in foot?
5
What shape are the metatarsal?
What shape are the metacarpals
Do humans walk on metatarsal or metacarpal?
metatarsals
Six dermatoglyphic areas of the hand?
metatarsal
