metatarsophalangeal (redirected from Metatarsophalangeal articulations)

met·a·tar·so·pha·lan·ge·al (mt-tärs-f-lnj-l, -f-)

adj.

Of or relating to the metatarsal bones and the phalanges of the foot, especially the articulations between them.

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metatarsophalangeal

pertaining to the metatarsus and the phalanges of the hindlimb.

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metatarsophalangeal joint

the joint formed by the metatarsus and phalanges. Called also fetlock.