Landmark · Skeletal system

Base of metatarsal bone

Basis ossis metatarsi

System: Skeletal system
Regions: Lower limb, Foot
Side: Left and right
Landmark on: Third metatarsal bone

Third metatarsal bone, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

The base or posterior extremity is wedge-shaped, articulating proximally with the tarsal bones, and by its sides with the contiguous metatarsal bones:

its dorsal and plantar surfaces are rough for the attachment of ligaments.

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Names

Latin: Basis ossis metatarsi
English: Base of metatarsal bone
French: Base du métatarsien
Spanish: Base del hueso metatarsiano
Portuguese: Base do osso metatarso