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How much pressure does it take to break a metatarsal bone in your foot?
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∙ 10y ago
Generally speaking, it takes 3-7 pounds pressure across a joint, and 5-20 pounds across the length a bone to cause a fracture anywhere on a human skeleton. Some bones require more force to break, whereas others less. What is more critical is the angle of attack and location on the bone.
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What is dystrophic calcification of the metatarsal joint?
a metatarsal is a bone in your foot!
What is the bone running down the middle of the foot?
Third Metatarsal.
What is the difference between a metatarsus and a meTatarsal?
Metatarsal means 'of' or 'pertaining to' the tarsi. Metatarsus refers to a bone of the foot or ankle.
Where area might you likely find the 1st metatarsal bone?
the foot
How much pressure to break a foot bone?
40 pounds
What does the metatarsal do?
it is a bone that connects to the tarsal.
How long will you have to wear a foot-to-knee plaster cast after breaking a metatarsal bone?
6 MONTHS
What is a Jones fracture?
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the 5th metatarsal of the foot. It is often mistaken for a Dancer's fracture (avulsion of bone off base of 5th metatarsal).
How is the metatarsal bone displaced causing the formation of a bunion?
This foot bone is displaced in the direction of the four other metatarsals connected with the toes.
What is the easiest bone in your foot leg or ankle to break how much pressure does it take and how do you do it?
fibula tibula
Where is the distal three-fourths of the 5th metatarsal?
The fifth metatarsal is the bone on the outside edge of the foot. The distal part of it is the part farthest from the ankle and closest to the little toe.
Can you break a bone in your foot that feels like a sprain?
Yes, it's possible to break a bone in your foot and think you have a sprain
