metatarsal artery
Noun:
* Artery of the foot: The metatarsal artery refers to one of the small arteries that supply blood to the metatarsal region of the foot. These arteries are branches of larger vessels and run along the spaces between the long bones of the foot (the metatarsals).
The term metatarsal artery is a specific anatomical term. It is used in medical, anatomical, and clinical contexts.
* The surgeon carefully avoided the metatarsal artery during the procedure on the forefoot.
* Damage to a metatarsal artery can compromise blood flow to the toes.
- Specific Branches: In detailed anatomy, the term is often specified further as the dorsal metatarsal artery (on the top of the foot) or the plantar metatarsal artery (on the sole of the foot).
- The dorsal
metatarsal arteriesare branches of the dorsalis pedis artery.
- Metatarsal (Adjective): Pertaining to the metatarsus (the bones of the midfoot).
- He suffered a
metatarsalfracture.
- Artery (Noun): A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
- Arteria metatarsea: The formal Latin anatomical term.
The term metatarsal artery has only one primary meaning in modern English: it refers specifically to the arteries supplying the metatarsal region of the foot. It is not used idiomatically.
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dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot
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