metatarsus
Between ankle, toes
The metatarsus is the middle section of the foot between the ankle and the toes, consisting of five long bones (metatarsals) that form the arch.
In four-legged animals, the metatarsus is the rear portion of the hind foot.
Pain or fractures in this area are common running injuries: a stress fracture in the metatarsus.
Animal's anterior limb end
- hindfootRear pedal appendage
- midfootFoot's central section
- metacarpusBones forming the palm
- plantigradeWalking on full sole
tetrapod · vertebrate · hoof · paw · flipper
Bones of fingers, toes
- tarsalsAnkle region bones
- cuneiformStylus-impressed ancient script
- navicularBoat-shaped bone
- cuboidSix-sided rectangular solid
talus · calcaneus · plantar · dorsal · sesamoid · ligament · tendon · articulation
Locomotion on foot
- runningSwift foot travel
- sprintingMaximum-speed locomotion on foot
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- stridingWalking with long steps
tiptoeing · weight-bearing · push-off · propulsion · gait · toe-off · footstrike · ambulation
Painful inflammation beneath toes
- bunionFoot joint deformity
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- flatfootSlang term for policeman
- podiatristLower limb specialist
forefoot
Animal's anterior limb end
- hindfootRear pedal appendage
- midfootFoot's central section
- metacarpusBones forming the palm
plantigrade · tetrapod · vertebrate · hoof · paw · flipper
phalanges
Bones of fingers, toes
cuboid · talus · calcaneus · plantar · dorsal · sesamoid · ligament · tendon · articulation · synovial
walking
Locomotion on foot
- runningSwift foot travel
- sprintingMaximum-speed locomotion on foot
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
striding · tiptoeing · weight-bearing · push-off · propulsion · gait · toe-off · footstrike · ambulation · balance
metatarsalgia
Painful inflammation beneath toes