THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -The five metatarsal bones are numbered from one through five, medially to laterally, starting at the hallux (great toe). Each of the metatarsal bones articulates proximally with a tarsal bone and distally to one of the five phalanges of the foot, making the metatarsophalangeal (TMP) joint.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four distal tarsals: the lateral cuboid and the three cuneiforms, located medially. The distal tarsals articulate with the metatarsals and also maintain the transverse arch of the foot.

Detailed explanation-3: -The five metatarsals are dorsal convex long bones consisting of a shaft or body, a base (proximally), and a head (distally).

Detailed explanation-4: -The metatarsal bones are convex on their dorsal surfaces but concave on their plantar surfaces. The proximal base articulates with one or more of the distal tarsal bones; namely the cuboid and the cuneiform bones.