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metatarsal

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for metatarsal.

Editorial note

That doesn't surprise me, for the same reason I can't tell you what a metatarsal is without googling.

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Parts of speech2

Quick take

Any of the bones of the metatarsus.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of metatarsal gathered in one view.

noun

Any of the bones of the metatarsus.

adjective

Of the metatarsus.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for metatarsal.

noun

Any of the bones of the metatarsus.

adjective

Of the metatarsus.

Example sentences

1

That doesn't surprise me, for the same reason I can't tell you what a metatarsal is without googling.

2

My issue happened to be with sesamoid/metatarsal fracture, flat rootedness, and poor gait.

3

Technically because of my one flat foot, I believe I still have a bit of metatarsal stress in that foot.

4

I’ve had a trans-metatarsal amputation on one foot and the little toe and the bone behind it on the other.

5

But I can manage the metatarsal-cuboid joints sometimes by twisting the foot from the toes.

6

These kinda lock your foot in place, metatarsal and arch of the foot are not 'exercised' as much because of the rigidity of these shoes.

7

The shoes were fine, but my orthopedic surgeon informed me I should avoid stability shoes if I want to avoid another 5th metatarsal break.

8

I get migraines at the same time of month every month, and I have chronic pain in my heel and 2nd metatarsal--and no, it's not plantar fasciitis.

9

I'm speaking from experience here, I bought a pair of vibrams, lost 70 pounds taking up running, and was doing great right up until I broke my metatarsal.

10

It's a mistake I certainly made more than once both barefoot and not, though thankfully it never resulted in anything as severe as shin splints or metatarsal fractures.

11

The metatarsal for your pinkie toe is supported by a pad of flesh that it theory can touch the ground almost all the way from your heel to the ball of the foot.

12

During my time as an MT, I broke a metatarsal, and while I was able to work through the recovery, it wasn't lost on me that working with your body (vs your brain) has some downsides.

Quote examples

1

In this hold, the bird is securely gripped above and below the metatarsal joint, which is bent into an "L" shape.

2

Seriously, why call something a metatarsal when "foot bone" works just as well?

Proper noun examples

1

I broke the bone that runs along the top of your left foot when I was around 20 (Metatarsal Bone?), about 25 years ago.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use metatarsal in a sentence?

That doesn't surprise me, for the same reason I can't tell you what a metatarsal is without googling.

What does metatarsal mean?

Any of the bones of the metatarsus.

What part of speech is metatarsal?

metatarsal is commonly used as noun, adjective.