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Definition of METATARSAL. : of, relating to, or being the part of the human foot or of the hind foot in quadrupeds between the tarsus and the phalanges that in humans comprises five elongated bones which form the front of the instep and ball of the foot. See metatarsal defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. of, relating to, or being the part of the human foot or of the hind foot in quadrupeds between the tarsus and the phalanges that in humans comprises five elongated bones which form the front of the instep and ball of the foot. See metatarsal defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
Metatarsalgia, also known as stone bruise, is a type of pain and inflammation that occurs in a part of the foot known as the metatarsal (ball of foot). It often occurs in the metatarsal heads-where the three middle toes meet the ball of the foot.It is a common problem which can affect the bones and joints of the metatarsals. Most commonly, the first metatarsal head is affected-the ball of the foot just behind the big toe. Pain in the ball of the foot, this is the metatarsal region, which is just behind the toes. 2  Pain that can occur near the toes. 3  Pain that increases when walking in bare feet, and even more so when walking on a hard surface.