Metatarsophalangeal Joints (MTP)

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Osteokinematics

  • Extension: 50-60° actively
  • Flexion:
    • 30-40° AROM
    • 90° passively (i.e. during terminal stance)
  • Abduction: Minimal
  • Adduction: Minimal

Ligaments

All 5 metatarsophalangeal joints are linked proximally by the transverse metatarsal ligament at each metatarsal head1.

References

1.
Jones B. B Project Foundations. b Project; 2025.

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