Metatarsals Flashcards
1
Q
True or false?
The first metatarsal is the longest!
A
False, it’s the thickest but shortest.
2
Q
What is the structure of every metatarsal?
A
A head, a shaft, a base.
3
Q
What are the bones that are located on the plantar side of the first metatarsal?
A
The two sesamoid bones that strengthen the leverage for flexor hallucis brevis.
4
Q
What is a prominent feature of the 5th metatarsal?
A
A posterior projection on the lateral aspect of it for the connection of the fibularis brevis tendon.
4
Q
True or false?
All of the lateral bases of the metatarsals connect?
A
False, the lateral base does not connect for metatarsal 1.
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