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 ...

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.

Hiroki Ito has fractured the metatarsal in his right foot again and will be out of action for Bayern Munich for some time once more. The club have now confirmed that it is a recurrence of the same ...