NIH MeSH · D008683Anatomy
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Also known asJoint, Metatarsophalangeal · Joints, Metatarsophalangeal · Metatarsophalangeal Joints
Definition
The articulation between a metatarsal bone (METATARSAL BONES) and a phalanx.
MeSH classification
- A02.835.583.378.531
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Common questions about Metatarsophalangeal Joint
What does Metatarsophalangeal Joint mean in medicine?
The articulation between a metatarsal bone (METATARSAL BONES) and a phalanx. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Metatarsophalangeal Joint known by any other names?
Yes. Metatarsophalangeal Joint is also referred to as Joint, Metatarsophalangeal, Joints, Metatarsophalangeal, Metatarsophalangeal Joints in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Metatarsophalangeal Joint sit in the medical classification?
Metatarsophalangeal Joint falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.583.378.531). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008683) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗