The fifth metatarsal is considered an appendicular bone because it is part of the appendicular skeleton, which includes the bones of the limbs and their girdles.
The medical names for the human metatarsals are metatarsal bones. They are numbered from medial to lateral as first, second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal bones.
Metatarsal cuboid joint exostosis is a bony growth (exostosis) that can develop at the joint between the metatarsal and cuboid bones in the foot. It can cause pain, limitation of movement, and difficulty with weight-bearing. Treatment may include orthotics, physical therapy, or surgery in severe cases.
Dystrophic calcification of the metatarsal joint is a condition where calcium deposits form in the joint due to tissue damage or inflammation. This can cause pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the joint. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause, rest, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to remove the calcium deposits.
The growth plate in the 5th metatarsal usually fuses between the ages of 13-15 for girls and 15-17 for boys. However, individual variations in growth plate fusion timing can occur.
The cuboid bone is proximal to the fifth metatarsal in the foot. It is located on the outer side of the foot, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones.
The medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal is "metatars/o."
Metatarsal means 'of' or 'pertaining to' the tarsi. Metatarsus refers to a bone of the foot or ankle.
The metatarsal bones are a set of 5 long bones in the feet. They are the third set of bones counting from the tips of the toes.
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The first metatarsal bone is in direct contact with the medial cuneiform bone in the foot.
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The fifth metatarsal is considered an appendicular bone because it is part of the appendicular skeleton, which includes the bones of the limbs and their girdles.
The medical names for the human metatarsals are metatarsal bones. They are numbered from medial to lateral as first, second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal bones.