_Medial Cuneiform._ _Entocuneiform._ _Os cuneiforme primum BNA_ (Fig.
58, _g_).--The medial cuneiform lies on the medial side of the foot. It
is a flat triangular bone about twice as long as broad, and broader at
its proximal end than at the distal end. It bears on its distal end the
rudimentary first metatarsal. The proximal end is oblique and bears a
concave facet for the lateral distal facet of the scaphoid (_d_). The
lateral surface has a concave facet at its proximal end for the
intermediate cuneiform, while the distal portion is applied against the
medial surface of the second metatarsal.
=Bones of the Foot or Pes= (Fig. 58).--_Metatarsals._ _Metatarsus_ (Fig.
58, 1-5).--The metatarsals are five in number. They bear a close
resemblance to the metacarpals, but they may be distinguished by their
bases.
The _first_ metacarpal (1) is rudimentary and conical. Its base has a
facet for the distal end of the medial cuneiform (_g_), while the outer
surface fits into a depression on the inner surface of the base of the
second metatarsal.
The _second_ (2). The proximal surface of the base is triangular,
corresponding to the distal end of the intermediate cuneiform. The
medial surface is marked by two concavities, one along the proximal
border for the distal end of the medial cuneiform, and one distad of
this for the first metatarsal. The lateral surface bears on the
proximal margin an oblique triangular facet dorsad and a similar facet
ventrad, both for the lateral cuneiform (_e_). Distad of these facets is
a rough ridge.
The _third_ (3). The proximal end of its base is a triangular facet with
the apex directed ventrad and the sides excavated. It is for the distal
end of the lateral cuneiform (_e_). Its medial surface presents a
depression which receives the ridge of the second metatarsal. On the
lateral surface a short distance distad of the proximal border is a
triangular concave facet, and near the proximal border ventrad a second
concave facet. Both are for the fourth metatarsal.
The _fourth_ (4). The proximal end is convex, notched medially and
facetted for the cuboid (_c_). Its medial surface bears dorsad, a short
distance from its proximal end, a smooth tubercle, and ventrad a small
convex facet. Both articulate with facets on the lateral surface of the
third metatarsal. The lateral surface has a sinuous facet along its
dorsal border, and ventrad of this a depression. There is a second facet
along the ventral border. Both facets are for the fifth metatarsal, and
the depression is for ligaments.
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