mɪˈtɑːrsəs

Definitions

1. noun

the part of the foot that connects the toes to the rest of the foot, especially the area between the ankle and the toes

“The doctor examined the metatarsus of the patient’s foot to diagnose the injury.”

2. noun

the bone in the foot that connects the toes to the rest of the foot

“The patient had a fracture in the metatarsus that required immediate attention.”