Metatarsal Collection

Normal foot, X-ray
Normal foot. Coloured X-ray of a healthy human foot seen from the top (antero-posterior or dorso- plantar projection). The foot comprises 26 bones and two sesamoid bones (not seen)

Skeleton from below, X-ray artwork
Skeleton. Computer x-ray artwork of a human skeleton viewed from below

Lisfranc fracture, X-ray

Human foot anatomy showing skin, veins, arteries, muscles and bones
Human foot anatomy showing skin, veins, arteries, muscles, and bones, cutaway view

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago

Inner ankle ligaments, artwork C013 / 4451
Inner ankle ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones and ligaments (white) of the right foot and ankle seen from the side

Digital illustration of bunion with enlargement of bone around joint at base of big toe
Anatomy, Big Toe, Biomedical Illustration, Bunion, Caucasian Appearance, Deformed, Digitally Generated, Directly Above, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Foot, Human Joint, Human Representation

Human skeletal system, front view

Anterior view of human skeletal system, with labels

Anatomy of male human skeleton, side view and perspective view

X-ray view of a naked woman walking, with skeletal bones superimposed

Male human skeleton in dynamic posture, front view

Anatomy of male human skeleton, front view and back view

Fused metatarsals, X-ray C017 / 7168
Fused metatarsals. X-ray of the feet of a 73 year old female patient showing the fusing the the big toes and second toe metatarsal bones (mid foot bones) in the left foot

Foot anatomy, artwork
Foot anatomy, computer artwork

Broken foot, X-ray C017 / 7975
Broken foot. X-ray of the foot of a 3 year old male patient with fractured second and third metatarsals (foot bones)

Front view of human skeleton waving goodbye, isolated on white background

X-ray view of a woman sitting on floor with skeletal bones superimposed
X-ray view of a naked woman sitting on floor, with skeletal bones superimposed

Male human skeleton in dynamic posture, rear view

Anterior view of human skeletal system

X-ray view of a woman laying down with skeletal bones superimposed
X-ray view of naked woman laying down on floor with skeletal bones superimposed

Front view of human skeleton meditating, isolated on white background

Female standing, with skeletal bones superimposed, front view
3D rendering of a naked female standing, with skeletal bones superimposed, front view

Human skeleton praying on his knees, isolated on white background

Foot bones, artwork F006 / 3000
Foot bones, computer artwork

Human leg bones, artwork F007 / 2546
Human leg bones, computer artwork

Human foot bones, artwork F007 / 1264
Human foot bones, computer artwork

Human leg bones, artwork F007 / 1256
Human leg bones, computer artwork

Fractured foot, coloured X-ray
Fractured foot. Coloured X-rays of a fractured fifth metatarsal (to the right of each image). The fracture is seen as a small black crack

Childs foot, X-ray
Childs foot. Coloured X-ray of the healthy right foot of an eight year old boy. The toes are made up of the phalanx bones (phalanges), two for the big toe (lower right) and three for the others

Foot anatomy, computer artwork. Muscles are pink, tendons and ligaments are white and bones are cream. Tendons and ligaments are bands of inelastic fibrous tissue

Bones of the human skeleton
Bones of the skeleton. Artwork from Juan Valverde de Amuscos textbook Anatomia del Corpo Humano (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1560. Fig. I is a view of the spine, from the left side. Figs

Arm anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red), tendons (white) and muscle structure (brown) of the human upper limbs. Fig

Horse-head engraved on bone
Late Pleistocene wild horses head engraved on the right fourth metatarsal bone of a horse, specimen (NHM 38745). Found among horse remains from the Late Magdalenian site of Roc du Courbet, Bruniquel

Human foot, internal anatomy

Illustration showing swollen talocrural joint caused by sprain to anterior talofibular ligament

Conceptual image of bones in human legs and feet

Front view of human skeletal system

Front view of human skeleton meditation, isolated on white background

X-ray view of human foot

Human male in athletic dynamic posture, with skeleton superimposed
Human male in athletic dynamic posture, with full skeleton superimposed

Conceptual image of pain in human foot

Bones in the human foot

Conceptual image of gout in the big toe. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden, severe pain, swelling and tenderness of joints

Conceptual image of human skeletal system

Medical illustration of human leg muscles, bones and joints

Dorsal anatomy of the human foot

Front view of human skeleton, isolated on white background

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The metatarsal, a vital component of the human foot, plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and facilitating movement. In its normal state, it forms part of the intricate skeletal structure that supports our body weight. When viewed through an X-ray, this bone reveals its elegant design and alignment within the foot. However, not all metatarsals tell the same story. A Lisfranc fracture can disrupt this harmony, causing immense pain and hindering mobility. An X-ray artwork vividly captures this injury's impact on the delicate bones. Exploring further back in time, we encounter fascinating glimpses into our evolutionary history. The cast of an Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) showcases how our ancestors' feet differed from ours today. Moving to another angle, inner ankle ligaments come into focus through captivating artwork C013/4451. These ligaments provide stability to our ankles during various activities. Zooming out to encompass the entire skeletal system brings forth a comprehensive understanding of how each bone interacts with others for optimal functionality. From front view to anterior view with labels, we unravel the complexity behind our physical framework. Not limited to humans alone, even animals have left their mark on metatarsals throughout history. An intricately engraved horse-head serves as a testament to ancient artistry etched onto these bones. Returning to present-day anatomy, dynamic postures showcase how male human skeletons adapt and respond during movement. Both front and side views offer unique perspectives on their form and function.