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vena metatarsus

vena metatarsus

9.3
A vein that carries blood from the middle part of the foot
  • noun
  • /ˈviːnə ˌmɛtəˈtɑːrsəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena metatarsiana
  • During the procedure, the surgeon carefully located the vena metatarsus to prevent excessive bleeding.

Examples

  • The vena metatarsus plays a key role in draining blood from the metatarsal area of the foot.

  • Doctors often examine the vena metatarsus for signs of blood clots.

  • Injury to the vena metatarsus can lead to swelling and impaired circulation in the foot.

  • The vena metatarsus plays a crucial role in foot circulation.

  • Injury to the vena metatarsus can lead to swelling and impaired circulation in the foot.

  • The vena metatarsus plays a key role in draining blood from the metatarsal area of the foot.

  • Doctors often examine the vena metatarsus for signs of blood clots.

Synonyms

metatarsal vein
vsvena metatarsus
  • Specialized
6.8

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

refers to one specific paired vein in that region rather than any member

Surface Forms

vena metatarsus singular
vena metatarsi plural

Morphology

vena + metatarsus

The meaning 'a vein serving the metatarsal region of the foot' is directly derivable from combining 'vena' (a blood vessel/vein) with 'metatarsus' (the metatarsal region/bones of the foot). Although the term is technical and Latinized, the compositional relation (a vessel associated with a specific body part) is cross-linguistically common and predictable, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Vena metatarsus comes from Latin words: vena meaning 'vein' and metatarsus meaning 'the middle part of the foot'. So it is simply the name for the vein that carries blood away from that area of the foot.