Other skate species. 1  Egg cases contain a single embryo. 2  Longnose skate egg case's smallest to largest size in length varies by only 9 mm; this is common for most skate species which have a 1â16 mm spread in egg case length. 3  Longnose skate egg cases found in the field are brown in color.
Metatarsalgia (Pain in the ball of the foot). Note: Metatarsalgia is not an injury; itâs actually a symptom or a group of symptoms. These may include pain in the ball of the foot, with or without bruising, and inflamation. Metatarsalgia can have a number of causes and, as a result, a number of treatments.etatarsalgia (Pain in the ball of the foot). Note: Metatarsalgia is not an injury; itâs actually a symptom or a group of symptoms. These may include pain in the ball of the foot, with or without bruising, and inflamation. Metatarsalgia can have a number of causes and, as a result, a number of treatments.
Photo Credit Paul/F1online/Getty Images. The metatarsal bones are the bones between your ankle and toes and are susceptible to such injuries as stress fractures. Depending on the severity of your injury, it may take a few days to six weeks before you can return to your sport. Following through with all three phases of rehabilitation will ensure a quicker recovery as well as reduce your risk of future metatarsal injuries.