What does "Distal metatarsal head" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
The "distal metatarsal head" is a part of the foot. It refers to the rounded, end part of the long bones in the middle of the foot, just before the toes begin. These bones are called metatarsals and the "head" is the end part of these bones. "Distal" simply means that it's the end that's farthest from the center of the body.
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