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a metatarsal is a bone in your foot!
tar·so·met·a·tar·sal joints [TA] the three synovial joints between the tarsal and metatarsal bones, consisting of a medial joint between the first cuneiform and first metatarsal, an intermediate joint between the second and third cuneiforms and corresponding metatarsals, and a lateral joint between the cuboid and fourth and fifth metatarsals. Synonym(s): articulationes tarsometatarsales [TA], cuneometatarsal joints, Lisfranc jointsFarlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012tar·so·met·a·tar·sal joints (tahr'sō-met'ă-tahr'săl joynts) [TA] The three synovial articulations between the tarsal and metatarsal bones, consisting of a medial joint between the first cuneiform and first metatarsal, an intermediate joint between the second and third cuneiforms and corresponding metatarsals, and a lateral joint between the cuboid and fourth and fifth metatarsals.
What shape are the metacarpals
The origin is the distal attachment of a muscle
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A lump on your foot could be metatarsal-cuneiform joint exostosis depending on where the bump actually is, the talonavicular joint is pretty close by and this joint is also prone to exostosis. Or. Excess growth. witch is normally harmless, and surgery could be done to remove them, but that is only recommended if it was pushing on a nerve very close to them and causing nerve pain. if you have a lump on your foot you should see a good doctor.
a metatarsal is a bone in your foot!
the metatarsal-pharyngeal joint
No they are not. An exostosis is the formation of new bone on the surface of a bone. while arthritis relates to joint problems.
Bunion
tar·so·met·a·tar·sal joints [TA] the three synovial joints between the tarsal and metatarsal bones, consisting of a medial joint between the first cuneiform and first metatarsal, an intermediate joint between the second and third cuneiforms and corresponding metatarsals, and a lateral joint between the cuboid and fourth and fifth metatarsals. Synonym(s): articulationes tarsometatarsales [TA], cuneometatarsal joints, Lisfranc jointsFarlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012tar·so·met·a·tar·sal joints (tahr'sō-met'ă-tahr'săl joynts) [TA] The three synovial articulations between the tarsal and metatarsal bones, consisting of a medial joint between the first cuneiform and first metatarsal, an intermediate joint between the second and third cuneiforms and corresponding metatarsals, and a lateral joint between the cuboid and fourth and fifth metatarsals.
benign outgrowth of cartilaginous tissue on a bone
exostosis
Inflammation of this area causes a decrease in motion with associated discomfort in the joint between the big toe and the first metatarsal.
The cuboid is proximal to the fifth metatarsal. It's the most lateral of the tarsals.
What toe are you referring to? In your first digit (big toe) there is only one joint. In digits 2-5 (the rest of your toes) you have two joints. Unless you are also counting your metatarsal phallengeal joints too, if you are +1 joint to each.
Exostosis means bony outgrowth.