metatarsus
/ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsəs/
noun
- The part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, consisting of five long bones that connect the ankle bones to the toe bones.
- A fracture in the metatarsus can make it painful to put weight on the foot.
- The doctor examined the metatarsus to check for stress fractures from running.
- The metatarsus is made up of five bones that form the middle section of the foot.