superficial transverse metatarsal ligament

su·per·fi·cial trans·verse met·a·tar·sal lig·a·ment

[TA]

a thickening of the distal part (base) of the plantar aponeurosis, at the level of the heads of the metatarsal bones.

Synonym(s): ligamentum metatarsale transversum superficiale [TA]

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