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Mittelfuß

metatarsus, midfoot

noun MIT-el-foos Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Mittelfuß denotes the five metatarsal bones forming the arch of the foot. A Mittelfußknochenbruch is a common sports injury, particularly in runners and footballers. The term is standard in orthopaedic contexts.

Examples

"Der Läufer hatte sich beim Wettkampf einen Mittelfußknochen gebrochen."

Natural Translation

The runner had broken a metatarsal bone during the competition.

Literal Translation

The runner had himself during the competition a midfoot-bone broken.

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