metapodium
anatomy
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The term "metapodium" refers to the posterior division of the foot in mollusks. This term is derived from New Latin, combining "meta-" with "-podium".1
In vertebrates, the bones that correspond to the metapodium are the metatarsals in the hindlimb and metacarpals in the forelimb. In humans, the five metatarsal bones form the arches of the foot, with the first metatarsal being particularly strong to support weight-bearing activities like walking.2
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