metatarsi

/ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsi/

Definitions

1. noun

either of the bones in the foot that connect the toes to the rest of the foot

“The doctor examined the metatarsi of the patient to diagnose the foot injury.”

2. plural noun

the bones in the foot that connect the toes to the rest of the foot

“The athlete had to undergo surgery to repair her metatarsi after the injury.”

Synonyms

  • long bones of the foot
  • metatarsal bones