The metatarsal is one of five long, cylindrical bones in the foot. The bones make up the central skeleton of the foot and are held in an arch formation by surrounding ligaments. The metatarsal bones are joined to the toe bones at the metatarsophatangeal joint, a fancy name for the knuckles on the toes.
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