metatarsal

Speech parts

1. metatarsal - Noun

2. metatarsal - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the metatarsus.

A metatarsal bone.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pearl ivory bone forefoot os osmium instep metatarsus Rist skeletal structure midfoot striata metatarsal bones

Hypernyms

bone os

Phrases with the word

metatarsal bone metatarsal bones triquetral metatarsal bone

Examples

metatarsal 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

Close letter words and terms

metatag metatalk metatars- metatarsal arch metatarsal artery metatarsal bone