They curve upward to form the arch of your foot. Your first metatarsal is the thickest. Having a shorter first metatarsal may cause more weight to be put on the thinner second metatarsal bone.

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM There are many causes of foot pain, but if you are experiencing a sharp, stabbing ...

A fifth metatarsal fracture or broken fifth metatarsal requires immediate diagnosis. This is a common foot injury that occurs many times due to a separate injury in the foot that requires the ...

One peroneal tendon attaches to the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe (fifth metatarsal). The other tendon goes underneath the foot and attaches to the inside of the arch.

47.93±4.59%). Conclusions Stress on the lateral side of the foot during heel raise may cause stress fractures of the 5th metatarsal.