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Definition of Metatarsals
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Metatarsals: Five cylindrical bones extending from the heel (the tarsus) to the toes. The metatarsals are numbered from the inside out, so the first metatarsal extends to the big toe.
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