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Noun: metatarsal vein
  1. Dorsal and plantar branches of veins serving the metatarsal region of the foot
    "The metatarsal veins help drain blood from the forefoot area";
    - vena metatarsus

Derived forms: metatarsal veins

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Part of: foot, human foot, pes

Encyclopedia: Metatarsal vein