metatarsophalangeal

—The movements permitted in the metatarsophalangeal articulations are flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

III. Syndesmology. 7h. Metatarsophalangeal Articulations 1918

Each of these processes divides opposite the metatarsophalangeal articulation into two strata, superficial and deep.

IV. Myology. 8e. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Foot 1918

The tendons to the second, third, and fourth toes are each joined, opposite the metatarsophalangeal articulation, on the lateral side by a tendon of the Extensor digitorum brevis.

IV. Myology. 8c. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Leg 1918

The metatarsophalangeal articulations are of the condyloid kind, formed by the reception of the rounded heads of the metatarsal bones in shallow cavities on the ends of the first phalanges.

III. Syndesmology. 7h. Metatarsophalangeal Articulations 1918

Opposite the metatarsophalangeal articulation, the tendon gives off a thin prolongation on either side, to cover the surface of the joint.

IV. Myology. 8c. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Leg 1918

The metatarsophalangeal joints are about 2.5 cm. behind the webs of the corresponding toes.

XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 14. Surface Markings of the Lower Extremity 1918

On the plantar aspect of the foot, two, of which the medial is the larger, are always present at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe; one sometimes at the metatarsophalangeal joints of the second and fifth toes, one occasionally at the corresponding joint of the third and fourth toes, and one at the interphalangeal joint of the great toe.

II. Osteology. 6d. 5. The Sesamoid Bones 1918

The arrangement of these ligaments is similar to that in the metatarsophalangeal articulations: the Extensor tendons supply the places of dorsal ligaments.

III. Syndesmology. 7i. Articulations of the Digits 1918

—The transverse metatarsal ligament is a narrow band which runs across and connects together the heads of all the metatarsal bones; it is blended anteriorly with the plantar (glenoid) ligaments of the metatarsophalangeal articulations.

III. Syndesmology. 7g. Intermetatarsal Articulations 1918

A supernumerary slip ending on one of the metatarsophalangeal articulations, or joining a dorsal interosseous muscle is not uncommon.

IV. Myology. 8e. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Foot 1918