Definition of Metatarsal

1. Adjective. Of or relating to the metatarsus. "Metatarsal bones"

Partainyms: Metatarsus
Derivative terms: Metatarsus

2. Noun. Any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes.
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Metatarsus

Definition of Metatarsal

1. a. Of or pertaining to the metatarsus.

Definition of Metatarsal

1. Adjective. Of the metatarsus. ¹

2. Noun. Any of the bones of the metatarsus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metatarsal

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Metatarsal

1. One of five bones that travel out to each toe in the foot. The metatarsals articulate with the tarsal bones in the hindfoot and the phalanges (toes) in the forefoot. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metatarsal

metasubstitution
metasubstitutions
metaswitzerite
metasyntactic
metasyntactic variable
metasyntactic variables
metasyntax
metasyphilitic
metasystem
metasystems
metatable
metatables
metatag
metatags
metatarsal (current term)
metatarsal arch
metatarsal artery
metatarsal bone
metatarsal bones
metatarsal reflex
metatarsal vein
metatarsalgia
metatarsals
metatarse
metatarsectomy
metatarses
metatarsi
metatarsophalangeal
metatarsophalangeal articulations

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