THE METATARSUS 



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The Second Metatarsal Bone (os metatarsale II} (Fig. 285). The second meta- 

 tarsal bone is the longest of the metatarsal bones, being prolonged backward 



For sesamoid bones 



Far 1st 



cuneiform 



FIG. 284. The first metatarsal. (Left.) 



For Peronceus 

 longus 



For 1st 



cuneiform For 2nd For 3rd 



cuneiform cuneiform 



FIG. 285. The second metatarsal. (Left.) 



For 2nd 



metatarsal T For 2nd 



For meta- 

 3rd tarsal 

 cuneiform 



For 4th 

 metatarsal 



FIG. 286. The third metatarsal. (Left.) 



For 3rd 

 metatarsal 



For cuboid 

 For 3rd cuneiform For 5th metatarsal 



FIG. 287. The fourth metatarsal. (Left.) 



into the recess formed by the three cuneiform bones. Its base is broad above, 

 narrow and rough below. It presents four articular surfaces: one behind, of a 

 triangular form, for articulation with the second cuneiform; one at the upper part 



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