metatarsophalangeal
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From metatarso- + phalangeal.
Adjective
[edit]metatarsophalangeal (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Relating to the metatarsus and phalange.
- 2022 June 20, Virginia Zakas, “The 5 injuries that can derail a fantasy season — and what they mean for your team”, in The New York Times[1]:
- Turf toe indicates damage to the large joint at the base of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.