Foot Bones: A Complete Guide to Tarsals, Metatarsals & Phalanges
Tarsals:- Calcaneus (heel bone)
- Talus (ankle bone)
- Cuboid
- Navicular
- Medial cuneiform
- Intermediate cuneiform
- Lateral cuneiform
Metatarsals:
- First metatarsal (big toe metatarsal)
- Second metatarsal
- Third metatarsal
- Fourth metatarsal
- Fifth metatarsal
Phalanges:
- Proximal phalanges (closest to the foot)
- Intermediate phalanges (middle phalanges)
- Distal phalanges (farthest from the foot)
The big toe only has two phalanges instead of three like the other toes.
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