metatarsus

• Существительное, обозначающее часть скелета стопы человека, расположенную между пальцами и предплюсной, или соответствующую анатомическую область у птиц и четвероногих.

A noun referring to the part of the skeleton of the human foot located between the toes and the tarsus, or the corresponding anatomical region in birds and quadrupeds.

1. Human foot bone structureC1formalmedical

   The set of five long bones in the human foot located between the tarsus (ankle bones) and the toes, forming the arch of the foot.

   Плюсна

   • A fracture of the metatarsus is common among runners.
   • The surgeon examined the metatarsus for any signs of stress.
   • Flat feet can cause abnormal pressure on the metatarsus.

2. Corresponding part in other animalsC1formalscientific

   The equivalent region of the foot in birds (often the long bone between the tarsus and toes) or the hind foot of quadrupeds.

   Соответствующая часть у других животных

   • In birds, the metatarsus is elongated and supports the bird's weight.
   • The quadruped's metatarsus is shorter and more robust for running.
   • Veterinarians check the metatarsus for injuries in horses.