ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The metatarsal bones are the bones of the forefoot that connect the distal aspects of the cuneiform (medial, intermediate and lateral) bones and cuboid bone to the base of the five phalanges of the foot. There are five metatarsal bones, numbered one to five from the hallux (great toe) to the small toe.

Detailed explanation-2: -The metatarsal bones are the long bones in your foot that connect your ankle to your toes. They also help you balance when you stand and walk.

Detailed explanation-3: -The phalanges are long bones in the foot located distal to the metatarsals. Like in the hand, each toe consists of three phalanges, which are named the proximal, middle and distal phalanges. However, the hallux (great toe) only has two phalanges, a proximal and a distal one.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tarsal bones (7) The metatarsal bones (5) The phalanges (14)

Detailed explanation-5: -The metatarsals refer to the five long bones found in each foot. They are numbered I to V, from medial to lateral. Together, the metatarsal and tarsal bones help to form the main arches of the foot, which are essential for weight-bearing and walking.