| Noun | 1. | metatarsal vein - dorsal and plantar branches of veins serving the metatarsal region of the footvein, vena, venous blood vessel - a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood human foot, pes, foot - the foot of a human being; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot" | |