Technical Tuesday Metacarpals and Metatarsals
Nothing is more confusing than two words that sound similar.
A prime example is the difference between metacarpal
and metatarsal. Especially in a
large, echo-prone dance studio, it is easy to hear the word incorrectly.
Generally, dance teachers discuss the metatarsals more frequently
because they are part of a critical area involved in stretching (pointing) the
feet. I don’t hear the metacarpals discussed very often, but dancers should
know the difference to prevent confusion.
The important thing to remember is that the metacarpals are in the hands, the metatarsals in the feet.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Anatomical Secret #25g:
“Metacarpals are in
the hands, metatarsals are in the feet.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“If
you're not confused, you're not paying attention.”
― Tom Peters, Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management Revolution
― Tom Peters, Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management Revolution
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