4th Toe Bones

The 4th Finger has 3 phalanges: Proximal, Middle and Distal. See Phalanx Bones – Toes for a detailed description.

3rd Toe Bones

The 3rd Finger has 3 phalanges: Proximal, Middle and Distal. See Phalanx Bones – Toes for a detailed description.

Phalanx Bones – Toes

The bones of the foot are divided into three groups. The anterior group, the toes, contain 14 small bones, each of which is a phalanx bone of the foot.  The phalanx bones (phalanges) are arranged in a similar manner as the phalanges of the fingers (Picture 1). The...

Metatarsal Bones

The bones of the foot are divided into three groups. The middle group, the mid-foot, contains five elongated bones, each of which is a metatarsal bone. The five metatarsal bones form the anterior half of the foot. They are located between the tarsal bones of the...

Tarsal Bones

The bones of the foot are divided into three groups. The posterior half of the foot is formed by seven tarsal bones. The most superior bone is the talus. This has a relatively square-shaped, upper surface that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle...