midtarsal

/ˈmɪtɑrsəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the middle tarsal bone in the foot or the midtarsal joint.

“The doctor examined the patient’s midtarsal joint after the fall.”

2. noun

the midtarsal joint or the middle tarsal bone in the foot.

“The x-ray revealed a fracture in the patient’s midtarsal.”

Synonyms

  • metatarsal
  • tarsal

Antonyms

  • distal
  • proximal