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.
Nearby words
- metatarsal,
- metatarsal arch,
- metatarsal artery,
- metatarsalgia,
- metatarsectomy,
- metatarsophalangeal joint,
- metatarsus,
- metatarsus latus,
- metatarsus varus,
- metate
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Examples 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