metatarsus

metatarsus definition - medical

met·a·tar·sus (mĕtˌə-tärˈsəs)

noun pl. met·a·tar·si (-sī, -sē)
The middle part of the foot that forms the instep and includes the five bones between the toes and ankle.

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