C. J. McCollum

I got hurt my senior year of college. I ended up breaking my fifth metatarsal after I pulled out of the Draft. That was a good experience for me to kind of find myself, figure out a plan for post-basketball because obviously it doesn't last forever.

American Athlete

Understand metatarsals as specific foot bones, crucial for movement. They're not just any bone.

Anatomy Focus

Often mentioned in sports or accidents where foot injuries are common.

Injury Context

Commonly used by healthcare professionals, it may be less familiar in everyday conversation.

Medical Jargon

Metatarsal as an adjective describes the metatarsus, a foot region, not the entire foot.

Specific Area

Use it to provide precise location of foot issues or injuries in medical contexts.

Detailed Description

Remember it also applies to animal foot structures, especially for pets or veterinary concerns.