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PRONUNCIATION OF METATARSAL

metatarsal  [ˌmɛtəˈtɑːsəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METATARSAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Metatarsal can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES METATARSAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Metatarsus

The metatarsus or metatarsal bones are a group of five long bones in the foot, located between the tarsal bones of the hind- and mid-foot and the phalanges of the toes. Lacking individual names, the metatarsal bones are numbered from the medial side: the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal. The metatarsals are analogous to the metacarpal bones of the hand. The lengths of the metatarsal bones in humans are, in descending order: second, third, fourth, fifth and first.

Definition of metatarsal in the English dictionary

The definition of metatarsal in the dictionary is of or relating to the metatarsus. Other definition of metatarsal is any bone of the metatarsus.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METATARSAL


carcel
ˈkɑːsəl
castle
ˈkɑːsəl
dispersal
dɪˈspɜːsəl
dorsal
ˈdɔːsəl
duniwassal
ˈduːnɪˌwɑːsəl
intertarsal
ˌɪntəˈtɑːsəl
Newcastle
ˈnjuːˌkɑːsəl
Oldcastle
ˈəʊldˌkɑːsəl
parcel
ˈpɑːsəl
pass-the-parcel
ˌpɑːsðəˈpɑːsəl
Purcell
ˈpɜːsəl
rehearsal
rɪˈhɜːsəl
reversal
rɪˈvɜːsəl
tarsal
ˈtɑːsəl
tarsometatarsal
ˌtɑːsəʊˌmetəˈtɑːsəl
tercel
ˈtɜːsəl
transversal
trænzˈvɜːsəl
traversal
trəˈvɜːsəl
universal
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl
varsal
ˈvɑːsəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METATARSAL

metastatic
metastatically
metatag
metatarsi
metatarsus
metate
metatheoretical
metatheory
metatherian
metatheses
metathesis
metathesise
metathesize
metathetic
metathetical
metathetically
metathoraces
metathoracic
metathorax
metatungstic

WORDS THAT END LIKE METATARSAL

bursal
colour-reversal
cursal
dextrorsal
disbursal
discoursal
dress rehearsal
extrorsal
in rehearsal
middorsal
morsal
nonuniversal
prerehearsal
quaquaversal
role reversal
sinistrorsal
subdorsal
subversal
succursal
versal

Synonyms and antonyms of metatarsal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «metatarsal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METATARSAL

Find out the translation of metatarsal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of metatarsal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «metatarsal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

跖骨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metatarsal
570 millions of speakers

English

metatarsal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रपदिकीय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مشط القدم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плюсневой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metatarsal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

metatarsal
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

métatarsien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Metatarsal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mittelfuß-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中足骨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중족골
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Metatarsal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xương bàn chân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன்பாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेटाटॅसल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metatarsal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metatarso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

śródstopia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плеснової
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metatarsian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεταταρσίου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

metatarsale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metatarsalen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metatarsal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of metatarsal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METATARSAL»

The term «metatarsal» is regularly used and occupies the 79.052 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METATARSAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about metatarsal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METATARSAL»

Discover the use of metatarsal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to metatarsal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery
In patients who do not have arthritis and who have pressure metatarsalgia the second metatarsal is usually the longest, even longer than the first. This is also the case when the first metatarsal has been shortened or the first metatarsal head  ...
Nikolaus Wülker, Michael M. Stephens, Andrea Cracchiolo, 1998
2
The Osteology of Infants and Children
All of the metatarsal shafts (fig. 9.23a) begin to ossify between 8 and 10 fetal weeks, much like the metacarpals. Similar to the metacarpals, the metatarsals have a flat dorsal surface w ith a concave plantar surface. With the exception of the first ...
Brenda J. Baker, Tosha L. Dupras, Matthew W. Tocheri, 2005
3
Forefoot Reconstruction
This package discusses these techniques and includes a CD which focuses on the pictures, drawings and AVI in 2 or 3D, to help the surgeon's works.
Louis-Samuel Barouk, 2006
4
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery
corresponding proximal phalanx of the short metatarsal is dorsally displaced secondary to a shortened soft-tissue sleeve (8). The short metatarsal declination defines the plane of lengthening as the half-pins of the external fixation device are ...
S. Robert Rozbruch, Svetlana Ilizarov, 2006
5
Atlas Foot and Ankle Surgery, Second Edition
A narrow 2-mm dorsal closing wedge osteotomy at the base of the involved metatarsal may be used [Thomas 1974, Mann 1986], which allows the metatarsal head to drift slightly dorsally. Osteotomy of only one metatarsal at a time has been ...
Nikolaus Wülker, Michael Stephens, Andrea C. Cracchiolo, 2005
6
Foot and Ankle
Figure 7-23 DuVries metatarsal head arthroplasty. See text for procedure details. (From McGlamry ED, Jimenez AL, Green DR. Lesser ray deformities. Part I : Deformities of the intermediate digits and the metatarsophalangeal joint. In: Banks ...
David B. Thordarson, 2004
7
Cunningham's textbook of anatomy
ARTICULATIONES TARSOMETATARSE^E. « The tarso-metatarsal joints are found between certain articular facets on the cuboid and three cuneiform bones on the one hand, and others on the bases of the five metatarsal bones.
Daniel John Cunningham, 1818
8
Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults
The underlying cause can range from local changes in the sagittal position of adjacent metatarsal heads, to a tight gastrocnemius, to underlying metabolic bone disease causing osteopenia. Any mechanical reason for the overload should be ...
Charles A. Rockwood, Robert W. Bucholz, Charles M. Court-Brown, 2010
9
Assessment of Fifth Metatarsal Fracture Etiology
The higher strains in the second metatarsal support the clinical findings that stress fractures of the second metatarsal are far more common than those in the fifth metatarsal. Simulated muscle fatigue greatly increased the peak strain in the  ...
Daniel Hampton Reed, 2008
10
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual
Figure 20.7. Calluses frequently associated with the Morton foot structure. The second toe usually extends farther from the foot than the first toe when the second metatarsal is longer than the first metatarsal. Thick calluses may develop under ...
Janet G. Travell, David G. Simons, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METATARSAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term metatarsal is used in the context of the following news items.
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RSL hopeful floodgates open for Joao Plata after notching first goal …
... on Saturday in RSL's 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo after missing the club's first 11 games of the season due a to fractured fifth metatarsal ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Bupa Recovery Report
“Josh had a stress reaction in his foot – his fifth metatarsal. It showed up on the scans yesterday, he'll be out for a couple of weeks and being so ... «Brisbane Lions, Jul 15»
3
Metatarsus adductus increases risk of hallux valgus deformity
“The presence of metatarsal adductus increases the risk of radiographic recurrence of deformity by two times. You need to unmask the degree ... «Healio, Jul 15»
4
Durkin's 2015 Bears Position Preview: Offensive Line
His struggles carried over into last season, as did the foot injury he suffered in the final game of the 2013 season (a fractured fifth metatarsal in ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
5
Gulfer upbeat about Barkingside
Post-match analysis revealed the midfield playmaker will be out of action for three months with a broken metatarsal. Boss Gulfer feels his side ... «Ilford Recorder 24, Jul 15»
6
Teamwork, 2-game win streak has RSL believing again
... of the season — and Joao Plata scored his first goal of 2015 after starting the season late following a preseason injury to his fifth metatarsal. «KSL.com, Jul 15»
7
Sporting briefs
Amat: Swansea defender Jordi Amat aims to step up his recovery from a broken metatarsal by rejoining the first-team squad this week. «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
8
Runner's Diary: Danny Fisher, 7/19/2015
An X-ray of my foot concluded that I have a stress reaction in my fifth metatarsal. Not quite a stress fracture, but with continued running there is a ... «The Republic, Jul 15»
9
When the big toe isn?t the biggest
It is not so much that the second toe is too long, but that the first metatarsal bone, which connects the big toe to the main part of the foot, is too ... «Bend Bulletin, Jul 15»
10
Swansea City defender Jordi Amat nearing full fitness
Swansea City defender Jordi Amat reveals that he is almost fully recovered from a broken metatarsal. By Jack Prescott, London Correspondent «Sports Mole, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Metatarsal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/metatarsal>. May 2024 ».
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