The long bones of the foot are called which?

• A. Metacarpal
• B. Metatarsal
• C. Phalanges
• D. Patella

Answer: (B)

The long bones in the foot located between the ankle and the toes are metatarsals. There are five of them in each foot, forming the midfoot and connecting the tarsals to the phalanges. They have a long shaft suitable for weight bearing and propulsion, which is what makes them the recognizable long bones of the foot. This differentiates them from the metacarpals in the hand, the phalanges in the toes and fingers, and the patella, which is the kneecap.