SportsJuly 30, 2026

metatarsal

met-uh-TAR-suhl

Definition

Any of the five long bones in the mid-foot that connect the ankle area to the toes.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'meta' meaning 'beyond' or 'between' and 'tarsos' meaning 'flat surface' or 'instep of the foot'.

In the news

The article uses the term in the context of biomechanics to explain how the shoe's design allows for the natural spreading and movement of these specific foot bones during walking.

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