What is Metatarsus?

In order to understand the anatomy and skeletal make -up of the human leg, it is necessary to understand the metatars. Metatarsal bones are a group of five longer bones in the leg that is located in the middle of the leg. Metatarsus is located in front of tarsal bones, which are located in the middle of the back of the leg and behind the phalanx, bones in the legs. Five metatarsal bones do not have its own individual names. Instead, they are referred to the number starting on the middle side or the inner side of the foot. The bone that leads to the "big finger" is the first metatarsis and the bone behind the "small finger" is the fifth metatarsis.

Metatars are shaped as a prism, narrowing as they stretch from near tarsal bones to where they meet behind the phalanx. The sides of the bones are flattened by a groove or depression on each bone where the ligament is attached. The first of the metatarsal bones is the shortest of all metatarsus and is also the strongest. It's a very strong scytheT and its shape is not unlike the kidneys. The second metatarsal is the longest metatarsus and its shape is wide and narrow and rough towards the base. The third metatarsal bone has a triangular and smooth surface. The fourth metatarsal is less size than its neighbor's third metatarsal and the fifth metatarsal is unique in that it has a rough protrusion on the base. It's the smallest metatarsal.

pain and injury to metatarsal legs is not unusual and often occur in footballers. Metatarsus is easily injured in football because of the more modern and lightest design of football football boots that do not offer as much protection as shoes of other sports. Prevention of metatarsal injuries in athletes can be increased by buying more supporting shoes and looking for immediate medical care if even suspects on the leg. Stress fractures are one of the more frequent sports injuries and are often involved in metatarsal bones.

Metatarsal surgery is most often performed on the first metatarsal at the deformity of the Bunnion. The second most commonThe type of surgery on the metatarsus is on the fifth metatars, which corrects the deformity of the tailor's cell, enlargement on the outside of the foot behind the painting finger. To prevent injury, choose comfortable and unlimiting shoes with a supporting arch and a wide box box.