Body of metatarsal bone
Corpus ossis metatarsi
- Latin synonym: Corpus ossis metatarsei
- Synonym: Shaft of metatarsal bone
- Related terms: Shaft of metatarsal; Body of metatarsal
Definition
The body of metatarsal bone, also called the shaft) is elongated and lies between the distal head and the proximal base. Each metatarsal bone body serves as the source for the interossei muscles.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 604.
