The metatarsus consists of the five long bones of the foot, which are numbered from the medial side (ossa metatarsalia I.-V.); each presents for examination a body and two extremities. These are analogous to the metacarpus bones of the hand. Specifically, the bones are: First metatarsal bone Second metatarsal bone Third metatarsal bone Fourth metatarsal bone Fifth metatarsal bone Common characteristics of the metatarsal bones The body's prismoid in form, tapers gradually from the tarsa… (More on Metatarsal)