Definition of Metatarsal

Metatarsal: One of the five cylindrical bones extending from the heel (the tarsus) to the toes on each foot. The metatarsals are numbered from the inside out, so the first metatarsal extends to the big toe and the fifth metatarsal goes to the littlest toe.

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