What Is the Metatarsus?
To understand the anatomy and skeletal makeup of the human foot, it is essential to understand the metatarsus. The metatarsal bones are a group of five longer bones in the foot, situated in the middle of the foot. The metatarsus are located in front of the tarsal bones which are located in the middle to rear of the foot, and behind the phalanges, the bones in the toes. The five metatarsal bones do not have their own individual names. Instead, they are referenced by number, starting on the medial side, or inner side, of the foot. The bone which leads into the “big toe” is the first metatarsal and the bone behind the “little toe” is the fifth metatarsal.
