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Metatarsal Bones

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Definition: The five long bones of the METATARSUS, articulating with the TARSAL BONES proximally and the PHALANGES OF TOES distally.  do not confuse with METATARSUS, the anatomical region   
See Also Metatarsus
Other names Metatarsals; Metatarsal Bone; Metatarsal; Bones, Metatarsal; Bone, Metatarsal

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