1. metatarsal - Noun
2. metatarsal - Adjective
Of or pertaining to the metatarsus.
A metatarsal bone.
Source: Webster's dictionarymetatarsal bones Source: Internet
One of these, the green burrowing frog (Scaphiophryne marmorata), has a flattened head with a short snout and well-developed metatarsal tubercles on its hind feet to help with excavation. Source: Internet
The hallux metatarsal shows increased base for more internal support, and more distal articular surface which causes more connection and support to the other bones in the foot. Source: Internet
Extensor digitorum longus arises on the lateral tibial condyle and along the fibula to be inserted on the second to fifth digits and proximally on the fifth metatarsal. Source: Internet
Platzer (2004), p 272 The opponens digiti minimi originates from the long plantar ligament and the plantar tendinous sheath of peroneus longus and is inserted on the fifth metatarsal. Source: Internet
Often absent, opponens digiti minimi originates near the cuboid bone and is inserted on the fifth metatarsal bone. Source: Internet