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.

Citation

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Metatarsophalangeal Joints (MTP). https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Anatomy/Joints/LE Joints/Foot and Ankle Joints/MTP joints/metatarsophalangeal_joint.html