Definition
metatarsuses
noun
- Plural of metatarsus; the group of five bones in the middle part of the foot between the ankle and the toes.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The metatarsuses are essential for weight distribution when walking.
- A fracture in one of the metatarsuses can cause significant foot pain.
- Dancers often develop stress injuries in their metatarsuses due to repetitive impact.
- The doctor examined the patient's metatarsuses to check for signs of arthritis.
- X-rays revealed damage to multiple metatarsuses in the athlete's foot.