metatarsal
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- noun
- /ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsəl/
- Specialized
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metatarsiano
- Look at the size of those metatarsals.
- metatarsal head
- fifth metatarsal
- metatarsal fracture
And I had a stress reaction on my second metatarsal.
- And I had a stress reaction on my second metatarsal.
Examples
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Metatarsal fractures are usually treated with a short-leg walking cast with an extended toe plate for approximately 3-4 weeks.
Academic text (2006) -
Well, the metatarsal bones are some of the major load bearing bones in the foot.
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This is the second metatarsal bone.
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I had a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of my left foot.
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Fractures of the metatarsals are a relatively common injury in children.
Academic text (2006) -
Most metatarsal fractures can be treated conservatively with simple immobilization.
Academic text (2006) -
Whilst playing for Man United in a Champions League game against Deportivo La Coruna, Beckham broke the second metatarsal bone in his left foot, injuring him for the remainder of the season.
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The doctor explained that I had a stress fracture in my fifth metatarsal.
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Fractures of the metatarsals can occur in athletes due to excessive training.
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She injured her second metatarsal while running a marathon last weekend.
Compounds
- Specialized
A curved area under the front of the foot that supports weight when standing or walking
- Specialized
A blood vessel that carries blood to the long bones in the middle of the foot
Surface Forms
Etymology
Metatarsal comes from the Greek parts meta- 'after' and tarsus 'ankle', so a metatarsal is one of the long bones 'after' the ankle, between the ankle and the toes.