Metatarsophalangeal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Metatarsophalangeal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Relating to the metatarsus and phalange.
Meaning
(anatomy) Relating to the metatarsus and phalange.
Example Sentences
Turf toe indicates damage to the large joint at the base of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metacarpophalangeal, metapodiophalangeal, phalangeal, metacarpophangeal, talometatarsal, distalometatarsal.
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