metatarsophalangeal
[ mĕt′ə-tär′sō-fə-lăn′jē-əl, -fā- ]
adj.
Of or relating to the metatarsal bones and the phalanges of the foot, especially the articulations between them.
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Words nearby metatarsophalangeal
metatarsal, metatarsal arch, metatarsal artery, metatarsalgia, metatarsectomy, metatarsophalangeal, metatarsophalangeal joint, metatarsus, metatarsus latus, metatarsus varus, metate
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Example sentences from the Web for metatarsophalangeal
This occurs most often in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe after forcible flexion.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian SternThe bursa over the metatarsophalangeal articulation in these cases is nearly always inflamed, and consists of a mere fibrous pad.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern