Where are the metatarsal bones?
The metatarsal bones are found in our feet. The foot is made up of the tarsus or ankle which consists of seven bones; the metatarsus, which consists of five bones or metatarsals; and the five free digits or toes. Metatarsals are short and irregularly cubelike in shape.
Their surfaces are rough for the attachment of ligaments. In number and form, they are quite similar to metacarpals of the hand. The bones of the feet and hand generally have a similar type of action but they do differ too. The bones of the hand have a thumb which plays much greater role than the big toe in the foot.
