metatarsal bone

metatarsal

The metatarsus or metatarsal bones are a group of five long bones in the pes located between the tarsal bones of the hind- and mid-pes and the phalanges of the toes. Lacking individual names, the metatarsal bones are numbered from the medial side (side of big toe): the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal. The metatarsals are analogous to the metacarpal bones of the manus. [WP,unvetted].

Type Bone
Parent Structure hindlimb long bone
Latin Name metatarsal
FMA ID 24492

Sub-structures

fused metatarsal bones 3 and 4 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 1 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 2 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 3 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 4 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 5 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 6 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 7 Bone metatarsal bone of digit 8 Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metatarsal bone?
The metatarsus or metatarsal bones are a group of five long bones in the pes located between the tarsal bones of the hind- and mid-pes and the phalanges of the toes. Lacking individual names, the metatarsal bones are numbered from the medial side (side of big toe): the first, second, third, fourth,
What is the Latin name for the metatarsal bone?
The Latin name for the metatarsal bone is metatarsal.

Related Structures

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