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metatarsal

metatarsal

8.1
Relating to the long bones in the foot between the ankle and the toes
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : metatarsiano
  • The doctor identified a fracture in the metatarsal region of her foot.

Examples

  • Athletes are prone to metatarsal stress injuries due to repetitive impact.

  • We studied the structure of the metatarsal bones in our anatomy class.

  • The metatarsal bones are essential for walking.

  • Her injury affected the metatarsal area of her foot.

  • The doctor identified a fracture in the metatarsal region of her foot.

  • Athletes are prone to metatarsal stress injuries due to repetitive impact.

  • Her injury affected the metatarsal area of her foot.

Compounds

metatarsal arch
  • Specialized
7.7

A curved area under the front of the foot that supports weight when standing or walking

metatarsal artery
  • Specialized
6.9

A blood vessel that carries blood to the long bones in the middle of the foot

metatarsal vein
  • Specialized
6.8

A vein on the top or sole of the middle part of the foot

Surface Forms

metatarsal positive

Morphology

metatarsal = metatarsus (transparent) = metatarsus + al

The adjective is directly formed from the anatomical noun 'metatarsus' with the standard adjectival suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Metatarsal as an adjective keeps the same roots meta- 'after' and tarsus 'ankle', so it means 'of' or 'relating to' the bones just 'after' the ankle in the foot.