Sclerotherapy is one of the leading treatments for the removal of spider veins, reticular veins, and small varicose veins because it is minimally invasive, safe, and relatively pain-free.
Definition of METATARSAL. : of, relating to, or being the part of the human foot or of the hind foot in quadrupeds between the tarsus and the phalanges that in humans comprises five elongated bones which form the front of the instep and ball of the foot. See metatarsal defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. of, relating to, or being the part of the human foot or of the hind foot in quadrupeds between the tarsus and the phalanges that in humans comprises five elongated bones which form the front of the instep and ball of the foot. See metatarsal defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
The phalanges are connected to the metatarsals by five metatarsal phalangeal joints at the ball of the foot. The forefoot bears half the bodyâs weight and balances pressure on the ball of the foot. The midfoot has five irregularly shaped tarsal bones, forms the footâs arch, and serves as a shock absorber.